Tuesday, April 8, 2014

About that rehab

Max, I just read your post and was glad to see it. Sounds like you are on the upswing! One "good" thing about recovering from a surgical injury is that you have a great barometer to tell you when you are pushing too much: swelling!

Despite an enjoyable run with Ted and the South Brooklyn folks a couple of weeks ago, I'm still struggling with leg and foot pain (same problem, I think). This has been going on since February of last year. I've seen two podiatrists and a foot and ankle specialist. I've had x-rays (three or four times), orthotics, dry needling, strengthening, two different physical therapists, taping--you name it. Some things helped for a bit but something is always hurting. And of course, the two PTs gave me different exercises. So if the pain is still there--in fact, back with a vengeance in my foot this week--which exercises should I focus on?

I'm running very little, and none of it without pain. The majority of my exercise is on my spin bike, clipped in, which could be complicating everything...


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  1. Hey, have you had anybody look at your cleats and your bike setup?

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  2. I think Max or his friend Damon might have some thoughts.

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  3. No, because I have to find someone who would actually come to me. Too hard to move the spin bike. It is something that has definitely crossed my mind--especially given that I am spending more time on the bike than running.

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  4. At least have somebody look at the placement of your cleats.

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  5. I sent an email to a "bike whisperer" mentioned on some DC Tri forums. But I'm not optimistic. Most of these people are bike purists and are mean about spin bikes.

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  6. They have a point about spin bikes. I keep thinking I should get a resistance trainer so I can ride using my real bike that actually fits, instead of doing spin classes.

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  7. Can you remove your pedals? Some pedals have more play (float) than do others. You may be able to replace yours with a pair, like the Speedplay brand, that have more float.

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  8. My pedals are rusted on at the moment. I haven't done a huge amount of work to try to get them off, but I've had the same thought. My sweat does crazy things. Per Ted's comment about riding on a resistance trainer--I did that for about 3 years but pretty much ruined my bike from the sweat so decided to invest in something that was more durable. But even this "gym-quality" spin bike has fallen prey to my sweat over the past few years.

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  9. Vinegar windex and a washcloth next to your steed!

    I don't know spin bikes well, but you could . . . get a good bike fit on your wheeled bike. Take the measurements from that fit (we can talk about the important ones if you like) and set up your spin bike to the precise measurements. AND replace the pedals. Will that work?

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