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[Ozzed]

I did a full achilles tendon rupture in Oct 2002. Back training now after physio - any ideas of what shoes are suitable?

[AndrewFF53]

I am also coming back from an Achilles injury. I visited a sports podiatrist. Which I considered to be very worthwhile. He did a video gate analysis and checked quite a few items then he suggested 3 different shoes for me to try as well as making comments on my running style and exercises to build -up strength to reduce the risk of the injury re-occurring.

Hence, based on my recent experience I would suggest visiting a sports podiatrist for a running shoe recommendation.

Cheers

Andrew

[Steve Howard]

Hello,

There are so many variables when it comes to running shoes it's hard to say what may or may not work for you without seeing you in person, We need to consider your body weight, your training, you also need your gait (running style) analysed so as to determine the point at which your foot makes contact with the ground as well as your toe off, pronation & supination also comes into it.

Go to a good running store & or a podiatrist and seek advice.

One thing that will help with your injury is ICE (10 min 3 times a day) & VOLTAREN GEL (3 - 4 times a day) also use a heel raise IN BOTH SHOES this will take the stretch of the achilles.

When you regain mobility you will need to start doing some heel raises to get your strength back, When you start running again do so on flat even ground, A grass oval is best.

Good luck

[pi_agent]

Hi,
I tend to agree with Steve re: many variables and conributing factors. :rolleyes: I am just recovering from plantar faciitis that sidelined me earlier this year and back in full training in Asics 2080 with heel cups for added support. :D Mark Kenna (physio) and myself looked at number of shoes and found the Asics 2080's the most suitable for my weight and running style. What type of shoe did your physio recomended? If he didn't, you need to change physio's.

[Hermie]

Go with the podiatrist.Mine recommended shoes with a rigid heel counter which I use.The best I can explain this is that the bit behind the heel is hard to depress forward.Not too recently My favourite shoes were superceded (Brooks Hyperion) wit the new shoe being too narrow in the toes. Unfortunately I bought several pairs of Nike Pegasus.The heel counter on these is very soft and I developed Achilles tendonitis very quickly but persevered with the Nikes.When they wore out I changed to Mizunos which have quite rigid hell counters and the Achilles problem disappeared within weeks. I'd also add that the whole time with the Achilles problem I was running 80 odd k's plus and putting up with the pain. So the problem didn't disappear with rest which probably should have been the remedy.
So again I'd say to try a Podiatrist and find the right shoe.it can only help.