Best trainers for Plantar Fasciitis

peshwaarinaan · Post by **peshwaarinaan** » 21 Jun 2018, 16:08

I nearly had to finish work due to PF and other foot problems. The Podiatry Department at the hospital took casts of my feet and made custom orthotics which have helped hugely. My arches have collapsed and I have really benefited from sessions with an Osteopath as my pelvis was twisted (not cheap at £45 for 45 minute). When I look back to this time last year I was in so much pain but now it's so much better. I wear Karrimor trainers which cost £30 a pair. I also on the waiting list for Shockwave therapy which is supposed to really help but the waiting list is 9 months on the NHS.

Good luck. I know how painful it is!!!!

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 21 Jun 2018, 16:11

Post by **ham2505** » 21 Jun 2018, 20:21

Had this for four years.....totally down to this job....referred by doctor to podiatrist....feet in sponge casts...full length insoles custom made for free within 6 weeks ..I get them renewed every 8 months or so...I put them in the magnum shoe...then as renew put the old ones in trainers or outside work shoes

peshwaarinaan · Post by **peshwaarinaan** » 21 Jun 2018, 21:09

TrueBlueTerrier wrote:

I've got a painful heel spur too TBT so can't wait for this! I was referred in November so not long now!

plodplodplod · Post by **plodplodplod** » 21 Jun 2018, 21:16

peshwaarinaan wrote:
TrueBlueTerrier wrote:
I've got a painful heel spur too TBT so can't wait for this! I was referred in November so not long now!

mate even though ive stated that people who suffer with this misery (aka plantar fasciitis) should knock up for 6 months, eventually shockwave was the only thing that worked for me! and thank flip.good luck.

Post by **aiden01** » 21 Jun 2018, 21:24

sf25 wrote:How do I go about getting £30 towards footwear? I have been to a podiatrist and I have insoles but the royal mail footwear are far too bulky and pooly made for the job we do.

Get a letter off your podiatrist and give it to your manager with a receipt of trainers you have purchased.

Justanotherstar · Post by **Justanotherstar** » 23 Jun 2018, 16:01

sf25 wrote:Hi. I suffer from Plantar Fasciitis and I know it is very common in our job. I cannot wear any of the Royal Mail uniform trainers. I have a pair of Reebok trainers at the moment that someone suggested on here but they are now £80 and were only £35 when I bought them before. Can anyone suggest any others?

Reebok outlets have 50% off atm and theres a code on hotukdeals somewhere for an extra 20% off, be worth a look.

codeye · Post by **codeye** » 23 Jun 2018, 21:49

I had this problem for a long time with the trainers, i changed my foot wear to the magnum boot and i have never suffered from Plantar Fascitis since. Everyone who suffers with this at my depot wear trainers, i'm convinced the trainers are the problem.

Lou76 · Post by **Lou76** » 25 Jun 2018, 20:57

I got some heal cushioning insoles and arch supports for my trainers and boots as I suffer from PF too. I've also just bought a foot splint to wear at night, sounds like it would be a nightmare to wear, but it provides instant relief when i put it on, and stretches my tendon all night, so in the morning i'm not hobbling around first thing!!

peshwaarinaan · Post by **peshwaarinaan** » 26 Jun 2018, 07:17

plodplodplod wrote:
peshwaarinaan wrote:
TrueBlueTerrier wrote:
I've got a painful heel spur too TBT so can't wait for this! I was referred in November so not long now!
mate even though ive stated that people who suffer with this misery (aka plantar fasciitis) should knock up for 6 months, eventually shockwave was the only thing that worked for me! and thank flip.good luck.

Oh wow! Really? Looking forward to having it!