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Do orthotics work?

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K5 Gus Feb 2015 10:18pm, 19 Feb 2015 1,250 posts	Quote Pin K5 Gus Interesting read sock-doc.com
Wazelle Feb 2015 11:42pm, 19 Feb 2015 1,631 posts	Quote Pin Wazelle I was with him until he started talking about carbohydrates being bad.
MrsVanoord Feb 2015 2:38am, 20 Feb 2015 386 posts	Quote Pin MrsVanoord I raised an eyebrow at the surmise that 'orthotics kill grannies'.
The Jogger Feb 2015 3:11pm, 21 Feb 2015 1,024 posts	Quote Pin The Jogger Most carbohydrates are bad, especially refined carbs.
The Jogger Feb 2015 3:13pm, 21 Feb 2015 1,025 posts	Quote Pin The Jogger shape.com
Cyclops Feb 2015 6:19pm, 21 Feb 2015 1,712 posts	Quote Pin Cyclops My orthotics helped me to be able to run, which helped me to become healthy and develop muscles and balance and stuff. I liked that article about carbohydrates which was very sensible at the end - most people can eat wholegrain stuff and be and stay healthy. Some people react badly - as some people do to lettuce or apples or mushrooms - and refined carbs cause your sugar/insulin levels to shoot up and down which has long term effects.
The Jogger Feb 2015 7:08pm, 21 Feb 2015 1,026 posts	Quote Pin The Jogger I had custom made orthotics, they are like a hard white resin which were made from a mould of my feet and sent to Canada. I found them very helpful and also meant I didn't need to worry much about the shoes.
Ambling Andrew Feb 2015 10:26am, 23 Feb 2015 235 posts	Quote Pin Ambling Andrew It depends what's wrong. I use them at work, for long walks and for running. They helped get rid of knee pain, limited blisters on long walks even in very wet conditions No more shin splints. Well worth the money. However it is very important to go to a place you trust. I use The Rugby foot place. Mr Borough deals mainly with walkers. He did one sort hard plastic for walking work and a softer type for running The Walking Clinic:Tel01788 565 076 71-73 Clifton Road, Rugby. CV21 3QG Peter Barrow BSc,MChs,LLB Not inexpensive ! But work for me.
MPH Feb 2015 10:36am, 23 Feb 2015 673 posts	Quote Pin MPH They will help mask the issues and get you running, but it wasn't a long term fix for me. I could never get more than 6-12 months of consistent training in over 7 years without some issue. Once I chucked them in the bin (no going back) I bought some new runners, changed my form (lean forward, quick turn over) I haven't had a single injury in 3 years. Fix the root cause and be patient I'd say.
TinaJC Jan 2017 11:13am, 12 Jan 2017 First-time poster!!	Quote Pin TinaJC I have high arches that collapse then I walk/run. I have hypermobility syndrome and this has caused my knees to turn in and painful hips. I was prescribed orthotics as since I started running I have been getting ankle pain. Anyway they have been amazing. My knees and hips are also improving! !