[pct-l] plantar fasciitis experiences

[walkinglarry at yahoo.com (larry hillberg)]

In my opinion, stretching is the single most important
treatment for this.  I too injured my plantar fascia
just prior to my thru hike.  Even after ten days or so
of rest, it was still stiff as I wandered around the
2002 ADZOCTKO.  A physical therapist (also thru hiker)
Sue Rowe, noted my trouble and showed me the proper
way to stretch it - trail magic!  I had no trouble on
the entire thru hike.

Sit on the ground with leg(s) outstretched in front of
you.  Wrap a towel (or jacket or whatever) around the
ball of the foot and pull back gently for 30 seconds. 
Do each foot in turn, two or three times per day.

Notes:

Stretch when your body is already warmed up.

Stretch gently.

Stretching is for long term benefit, not immediate. 
Keep doing it.

All the best.  Lary H

--- Patrick McJunkin <patrickmcjunkin@yahoo.com>
wrote:
> Hello all,
>  
> In stepping up conditioning for an upcoming Ashland
> - Mt. Hood PCT hike, I've managed to moderately
> aggravate my plantar fasciitis from two years ago. 
> A couple of days of rest, stretching, and ice have
> helped, but of course I'm thinking ahead for the
> possibility it may get really aggravated on the
> trail.  
>  
> Anyone have any experiences to share regarding
> toughing out a long trip w/this condition, methods
> used, etc?  I obviously don't want to give up on
> months of planning, dehydrating, training, dreaming,
> and so forth over this.
>  
> Thanks in advance,
>  
> Patrick
> Gresham, OR
>  
> By the way, thanks to all who responded with stove
> gas mailing tips - I sent off my canisters parcel
> post yesterday, fingers crossed.
> 
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