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Running after Big toe fusion

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gordon5522
gordon5522

Hi had fusion op on left big toe sep 2014. Recovery is going to plan, however I am wondering when or if I can start jogging/running on a treadmill. Any advice would be great.

Thanks

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  • trond27981
    trond27981 gordon5522

    Posted

    Opinions among the professional are mixed.A fused big toe alters the biomecanics and can potentially create issues further up the biomecanical chain(knee and hip).Some podistrasts recomed cousrumized running shoes(grafite insteps and push up of the 1st.to

    with some sucess.

  • trond27981
    trond27981 gordon5522

    Posted

    Also,start by walking on the treadmill,moving gradually up to interval sessions.I garantee you will experince PAIN in the beginning.But no pain,no gain or do like this physio almost 58 with a whole range of foot issues,I taken up offroad cycling.Much more fun !

    • gordon5522
      gordon5522 trond27981

      Posted

      Thanks for info trond27981. I will definatly look into the insteps. Anything that will help with me to run again.
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