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[omy005]

G'day all, I have a few small niggles that I would like to be looked at. Can anybody recommend one who won't just tell me to wear shoes?

Thanks, Andrew

[FitToRunPhysio]

I'm very open to barefoot running at Revive Ashgrove.

[omy005]

 FitToRunPhysio, on 17 January 2012 - 02:01 PM, said:

I'm very open to barefoot running at Revive Ashgrove.

PM sent.

Anybody else know of others?

Andrew

[Zub]

Why would u see a pod if they are probably going to recommend shoes and/or orthotics

Your probably best to see a physio who treats "hands on "

Good luck

[omy005]

 Zub, on 18 January 2012 - 09:14 PM, said:

Why would u see a pod if they are probably going to recommend shoes and/or orthotics

Your probably best to see a physio who treats "hands on "

Good luck

Point taken, thanks for that. Any other barefoot friendly Physios other than the one mentioned above?

Thanks, Andrew

[BEN-HUR]

 Zub, on 18 January 2012 - 09:14 PM, said:

Why would u see a pod if they are probably going to recommend shoes and/or orthotics

Your probably best to see a physio who treats "hands on "

Good luck

For the record Zub, Podiatrists don't just... "recommend shoes and/or orthotics". I know some Physios who have very little understanding of lower limb biomechanics. I also know Podiatrists & Physios who don't run & who subsequently have very little concept of the issues surrounding barefoot/minimalist running. I know just a few Podiatrists which would have a grasp on the barefoot issue but not personally familiar with any in the Brisbane region (which appears to be where the inquiry is coming from). Having said that, I do know of a Podiatrist in the Brisbane area who I'm sure is good & has plenty experience in running (he posts on this forum) but can't say with confidence his views regarding the barefoot topic (i.e. as stated by Andrew, being "barefoot friendly"); hence haven't forwarded his name. [Steve may want to clarify this himself, yet I understand some don't feel comfortable plugging themselves in this manner]

The whole barefoot issue can get complicated for various reasons amongst those working in the various fields of sports medicine.

PS... all the best Andrew with your quest.

Edited by BEN-HUR, 19 January 2012 - 12:40 PM.

[Zub]

Sorry Ben I should have said 99.9 % of pods

[BEN-HUR]

 Zub, on 19 January 2012 - 07:39 PM, said:

Sorry Ben I should have said 99.9 % of pods

Yes Zub, ignorance is bliss for some... in many walks of life.

[Zub]

Fact are facts Benny boy whether u like it or not

[BEN-HUR]

 Zub, on 19 January 2012 - 08:13 PM, said:

Fact are facts Benny boy whether u like it or not

"Facts"... good. Give me your facts & don't make generalised statements (as yet you haven't stated any "facts"). As I stated in post 6... the issues associated with barefoot running can be complicated. The fact of the matter is that there is a very small percentage of practitioners who work within sports medicine fields who actually run (& I don't mean doing a jog here & there once in a while)... then there are fewer who would actually be familiar with barefoot running on a practical level. This does not mean that they are good or not so good at their line of work. Practitioners within sports medicine fields have their specific interests & niches & it has been said before on this forum that it is probably wise to see a practitioner who does have interest in running for running related issues.

Another fact is that there is plenty of rubbish being circulated within barefoot circles i.e. misinterpretation of research to suit their agenda, making generalised statements with a one shoe fits all approach etc... No matter who the practitioner is of whatever field, awareness of this needs to be known & individuals assessed on individual basis. That is the individual's structural alignment, biomechanics, strength/fitness as well as running history need to taken into consideration when guiding someone of a barefoot persuasion. Running shoe companies have contributed their fair share in messing things up when it comes to the conditioning (technique/biomechanics, muscle/tendon integrity etc...) of runners... as well as the level of ignorance (& laziness) of people wanting to run to a desired level without meeting their injury threshold too soon (i.e. putting in the effort to strengthen their own bodies via core work & plyometric routines... in the appropriate fashion). Hence a Podiatrist with interest in this area would go through not only assessing the biomechanics (& subsequent suitability for barefoot/minimalist running) but also the general conditioning of the runner & subsequently outlining an exercise plan &/or break-in plan for barefoot/minimalist running to be profitable... a similar approach as to another practitioner in another field with the appropriate knowledge.