arch supports

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   Our user asked: "Recently started a Couch to 5K program and purchased good shoes with Green superfeet inserts b/c I have very flat wide feet. I don't use arch supports at any other time except when walking/running in these shoes. Am I going to make shin splints worse this way or does it really matter?"

Ask a PT Response: "With custom orthotics, it is recommended that they be utilized as much as possible. When orthotics are utilized, the user's body must become accustomed to the postural and biomechanical changes that are often associated with orthotic use. Therefore, it is generally recommended to gradually build up the time of use in the beginning to the point where they should be utilized as much as possible. Intermittent use will most likely not yield the most optimal results and require the body to frequently become accustomed to the orthotics. In your case with shin splints, if the inserts on helping than I would continue with there use. However, often times there are other contributory factors besides foot structure which may be playing a role in the development of shin splints as well ie. weakness, flexibility issues, joint mobility issues, poor running mechanics, etc."

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Ask a PT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: Jul 07 2008 Status: Offline Points: 954	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ask a PT Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: arch supports Posted: Apr 26 2010 at 8:52am
	Our user asked: "Recently started a Couch to 5K program and purchased good shoes with Green superfeet inserts b/c I have very flat wide feet. I don't use arch supports at any other time except when walking/running in these shoes. Am I going to make shin splints worse this way or does it really matter?" Ask a PT Response: "With custom orthotics, it is recommended that they be utilized as much as possible. When orthotics are utilized, the user's body must become accustomed to the postural and biomechanical changes that are often associated with orthotic use. Therefore, it is generally recommended to gradually build up the time of use in the beginning to the point where they should be utilized as much as possible. Intermittent use will most likely not yield the most optimal results and require the body to frequently become accustomed to the orthotics. In your case with shin splints, if the inserts on helping than I would continue with there use. However, often times there are other contributory factors besides foot structure which may be playing a role in the development of shin splints as well ie. weakness, flexibility issues, joint mobility issues, poor running mechanics, etc."

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