eric aldinger
Several of the Therapeutic Associates locations have physical therapists
that are trained to do bike fits.
On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 11:52 AM, Jack Bennett wrote:
> Seth,
> Jason Surratt is a podiatrist, a rider, and a good guy. He has offices in
> Tigard and LO. (503) 245-2420. He's helping me w/ a Morton's neuroma,
> which displays symptoms similar to what you describe.
> Jack
>
> .................................
> Jack Bennett
> bennett.jack@yahoo.com
> .................................
>
> --- On *Fri, 6/12/09, Tim Schauer * wrote:
>
>
> From: Tim Schauer
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Foot cramps
> To: "Seth May" , "OBRA"
> Date: Friday, June 12, 2009, 9:58 AM
>
> Seth,
>
> I have had some similar as well as some different problems with my feet
> over the years (with pain while cycling and walking) and I've tried all
> kinds of metatarsal button pads, arch supports, extra insoles, etc...I even
> went to see a couple of podiatrists. one who had even done some riding...but
> was more of a runner. He provided me some advice on how to utilize/customize
> the above misc pads/buttons/insoles, etc. I got 100% relief in all my
> non-cycling shoes but only limited success in my cycling shoes and, like you
> it is worst when I press/pedal hard for extended periods without easing the
> pressure on my feet. For example, any TT effort over 50 minutes or so begins
> to cause pain that can only be relieved by getting out of my cycling shoes.
> Now, all of this gets worse when it gets hot, as I suspect my feet get a
> little swollen from the heat which make the matter worse. I've been told
> that I have "thinned out" the soft(fatty) pad/cushion on the bottom of my
> feet, particularly i
> n the area of the metatarsal heads and this exposes those bones (& nerves)
> to more intense pressure and thus pain when I pedal for extended periods. I
> was told I need to find a foot bed that supports the entirety of my foots I
> spread the pressure of pedaling over the entire sole of my foot. I was also
> heavily cautioned again "toe down" pedaling and to try to lower my heel
> during my pedal stroke to not drive my front foot into my cycling shoes. I
> should note that I too and not a "feather weight" rider. I have narrow feet
> (size 47) so my problem is not likely a shoe that is too tight.
>
> Blah blah blah about me and my feet...I guess I'm convinced that podiatrist
> or not, I should find someone out there who has very specific experience to
> cycling related foot problems and it also sympathetic to keeping us on the
> bike and not just tell us to take 2 months off and you'll feel better.
>
> So,...I too would appreciate any referrals to any experts out there in OBRA
> land for diagnosing cycling foot problems and finding effective solutions.
>
> -Tim Schauer
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org[mailto:
> obra-bounces@list.obra.org]
> On Behalf Of Seth May
> Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 9:26 AM
> To: OBRA
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Foot cramps
>
> All,
> I thought I'd mine to collective knowledge of this group.
>
> Whenever I ride for more than 1.5 hours, my feet start to cramp up. It's
> bearable while I'm on the bike (mainly), but as soon as I remove my
> shoes at home, I can hardly stand sock-footed, until the cramps subside.
> It has been bad enough that I've had to stop riding and massage my feet
> before I could continue riding. The cramps are on the outside of the
> foot from about the base of the small toe, down back to the end of the
> arch.. It gets worse to longer I ride. As might also stand to reason,
> they are worse the harder I ride (20-25mph). I've only noticed this
> riding on the road, but I don't do much mountain biking at the moment.
>
> I've been riding and racing in Specialized shoes for years and have
> always liked them. My current shoe is 3 or 4 years old, but I have the
> same problem in my newer set of shoes as well (both are specialized
> pro). This is not, say, plantar fasciitis (which I've had, feels totally
> different). Since this is non-chronic and so specific to an activity, I
> haven't felt like it's something I should take to a podiatrist. Perhaps
> I'm wrong.
>
> As another variable, I am (to be polite) a heavier rider (do you have a
> double, extra heavy duty, clydesdale category?). This likely is a
> contributing factor.
>
> I'm planning some nice long rides on 101 this summer and would like to
> enjoy them. Anyone out there experienced similar problems? How did you
> solve them?
>
> Thanks
> Seth
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