Things to get before you go to workplace

Post by **POSTWOMAN** » 06 Mar 2016, 23:52

What you need. Of course you have to do your research & select something similar of your choice and find which place offers the best price.

Get your vitamins
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Worked for me as its good for knee which is abused in our job.
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Good for joints.
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I used to mix it with Kellogs Special K to make a smoothie for breakfast before I leave office.
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Just a few sip in a very small cup if you feel sleepy.
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Back support. I preferred the soft ones.
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I cant remember which one but I had one which was very thick and acted as cushion.
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Helps the feet
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Hand sanitisers. If your hands get dirty for whatever reason on the walk then u you can use it asap.
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Keep One handy as you never know. Forget dogs cuts can happen just by faulty letterbox
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Chewster · Post by **Chewster** » 07 Mar 2016, 00:12

Links don't seem to be working. But you're right about the orthotic insoles, what a difference they made for me when I finally got round to buying them! I've got flat feet as well so really it is needed. I'm not sure if you've linked to it already or not, but I'd also recommend knee and ankle supports to anybody. I've got dodgy knees and ankles as a result of the flat feet, and wearing one of these supports on a day when it's particularly bad fairly does make a difference.

Post by **greengiant** » 07 Mar 2016, 15:07

Chewster wrote:Links don't seem to be working. But you're right about the orthotic insoles, what a difference they made for me when I finally got round to buying them! I've got flat feet as well so really it is needed. I'm not sure if you've linked to it already or not, but I'd also recommend knee and ankle supports to anybody. I've got dodgy knees and ankles as a result of the flat feet, and wearing one of these supports on a day when it's particularly bad fairly does make a difference.

I can't be without the orthotics I was prescribed by the nhs podiatrists - mine are Vasyli VOL Full Length Orthotics, in High Density with 4 degree rearfoot wedge. I've got a new pair still in their box from the podiatrist who I saw last year. Will need to buy my next set myself though, £35! But worth it.

With regards to knee supports, i got my knuckles rapped from my physio for wearing one while on delivery prior to me getting my knee surgery - while they help support the knee, they cause the supporting muscles to weaken, thus causing more problems long term. Following my knee surgery, I'm now seeing the physios once a week to do squats / lunges / single leg dips to strengthen my flaccid leg muscles.

Not sure whether it's all in the mind or not, but i'm sure glucosamine is helping my recovery from knee surgery late last year.

NewPostieUK · Post by **NewPostieUK** » 07 Mar 2016, 17:23

greengiant wrote: With regards to knee supports, i got my knuckles rapped from my physio for wearing one while on delivery prior to me getting my knee surgery - while they help support the knee, they cause the supporting muscles to weaken, thus causing more problems long term.

I have a feeling this happened to me. They helped in the short term, but I kept wearing them thinking they'd prevent further issues, but they caused them!

I have almost flat feet (if thats possible) and I've tried every insole there is I reckon. They feel wonderful at first, lovely cushioning, but didn't stop me getting Plantar Fasciitis. Now I won't use any unless they have arch supports. What a difference!

Chewster · Post by **Chewster** » 07 Mar 2016, 17:51

greengiant wrote:
Chewster wrote:Links don't seem to be working. But you're right about the orthotic insoles, what a difference they made for me when I finally got round to buying them! I've got flat feet as well so really it is needed. I'm not sure if you've linked to it already or not, but I'd also recommend knee and ankle supports to anybody. I've got dodgy knees and ankles as a result of the flat feet, and wearing one of these supports on a day when it's particularly bad fairly does make a difference.

I can't be without the orthotics I was prescribed by the nhs podiatrists - mine are Vasyli VOL Full Length Orthotics, in High Density with 4 degree rearfoot wedge. I've got a new pair still in their box from the podiatrist who I saw last year. Will need to buy my next set myself though, £35! But worth it.

With regards to knee supports, i got my knuckles rapped from my physio for wearing one while on delivery prior to me getting my knee surgery - while they help support the knee, they cause the supporting muscles to weaken, thus causing more problems long term. Following my knee surgery, I'm now seeing the physios once a week to do squats / lunges / single leg dips to strengthen my flaccid leg muscles.

Not sure whether it's all in the mind or not, but i'm sure glucosamine is helping my recovery from knee surgery late last year.

Would you recommend going and getting orhotics from the NHS then? I've got a pair I bought off amazon for a couple quid which have pretty good arch support (certainly the best I've ever had anyway) but I wonder if in the long term it's really gonna be much use without getting a "professional" pair?

HarryPoorer · Post by **HarryPoorer** » 07 Mar 2016, 21:24

I have bupa bespoke ones but rm keep changing the shoe supplier so am back to square one, however now with a size too big on anvils my pain has finally calmed down, for now!

HarryPoorer · Post by **HarryPoorer** » 07 Mar 2016, 21:25

I have bupa bespoke ones but rm keep changing the shoe supplier so am back to square one, however now with a size too big on anvils my pain has finally calmed down, for now! cheap ones won't work.

Chewster · Post by **Chewster** » 07 Mar 2016, 23:01

I always always always get boots/wellies in a size too big! If I try to wear the right size then my feet are just agony. Thanks, I think I'll have to book an appointment with the foot folk and get myself some proper orthotics made up. These cheap ones seem to do the job for a while but they don't last long

crazyshrew · Post by **crazyshrew** » 08 Mar 2016, 15:01

Chewster wrote:
greengiant wrote:
Chewster wrote:Links don't seem to be working. But you're right about the orthotic insoles, what a difference they made for me when I finally got round to buying them! I've got flat feet as well so really it is needed. I'm not sure if you've linked to it already or not, but I'd also recommend knee and ankle supports to anybody. I've got dodgy knees and ankles as a result of the flat feet, and wearing one of these supports on a day when it's particularly bad fairly does make a difference.

I can't be without the orthotics I was prescribed by the nhs podiatrists - mine are Vasyli VOL Full Length Orthotics, in High Density with 4 degree rearfoot wedge. I've got a new pair still in their box from the podiatrist who I saw last year. Will need to buy my next set myself though, £35! But worth it.
Would you recommend going and getting orhotics from the NHS then? I've got a pair I bought off amazon for a couple quid which have pretty good arch support (certainly the best I've ever had anyway) but I wonder if in the long term it's really gonna be much use without getting a "professional" pair?

Personally I would, As they can do a full knowledgeable assessment and work out what's best for you. As you can see from what others have said about the knee supports, the wrong thing can do more harm than good.

When I went to a NHS podiatrist I knew I was walking wonky and in pain with off the shelf products being of no help. The Pod was able to thoroughly assess me add all the right additional wedges (custom made) and metatarsal supports in the right place for me. Whole thing took about 90 minutes but well worth hanging about on the waiting list, not only do my work shoes last twice as long as they did before but....

...the NHS service was FAR superior to the private clinic I visited about 9 months later when I needed replacements. No assessment, Was told the problem I had wasn't possible because NO-ONE does that, then sent on my way with a new set (off the shelf, no fitting) that actually accentuated the issue and destroyed a new pair of shoes in just over a week.

franco1 · Post by **franco1** » 10 Mar 2016, 07:17

Thanks for the valuable info.
I will certainly be seeing my GP to refer me for some feet supports.
This is a very important issue which all should try to do something about.
Where on our feet all day walking.

Dorset Plodder · Post by **Dorset Plodder** » 10 Mar 2016, 16:41

Anything that helps you out is obviously a good idea!

BUT don't you think RM should have been a bit Pro Active with this type of thing and given all Posties the opportunity to have a professional consultation? I'm sure they'd save money in the long term (which is all they're ever worried about). The ammount of Posties going down with feet/ankle knee/hip problems must be effecting their Operational Efficiency?

I've starting measuring the walks I cover AGAIN. As I don't believe some of the figures the Regular guys are quoting. They're averaging 6-10 miles, which is a lot of mileage, week after week!

With some of these aids I'm sure we'd get less injuries? That can't be a bad thing.

postslippete · Post by **postslippete** » 10 Mar 2016, 18:25

There are just 2 things for me....

A good bed and a comfortable pair of shoes. Because if you're not in one, you're on the other!

Chewster · Post by **Chewster** » 11 Mar 2016, 15:45

Dorset Plodder wrote:The ammount of Posties going down with feet/ankle knee/hip problems must be effecting their Operational Efficiency?

We've got one older gent currently going on his (very small) duty with one hip! Wonder how much he's cost RM with paid leave for operations/appointments etc...and how much of that could have been saved if RM had cared just a bit more about us in the first place?