I contacted nearly a dozen podiatrists in my area with the following message by e-mail or phone:
"I'm looking for a foot specialist to diagnose and treat a recent running injury. I am a barefoot runner and have been running barefoot for over a year. Ideally, I'd like to find a specialist who is familiar with both the benefits and risks of barefoot running and is supportive of patients making that choice. I'd settle for a specialist who will at least accept that I am determined to return to barefoot running and has something to offer other than just, "put on supportive shoes."
Would you be a good match for my needs?"
Most all of them replied, no. Two offices replied, yes, they would see me. One doctor replied, "Barefoot running! My favorite topic! I would be certainly happy to assist you in diagnosing your foot injury; barefoot running is really a test of your personal biomechanics and how it interacts with the ground. Give me a call to set up an appointment!"
Guess which one I'm going to see next week.
Peace,
Karen
"I'm looking for a foot specialist to diagnose and treat a recent running injury. I am a barefoot runner and have been running barefoot for over a year. Ideally, I'd like to find a specialist who is familiar with both the benefits and risks of barefoot running and is supportive of patients making that choice. I'd settle for a specialist who will at least accept that I am determined to return to barefoot running and has something to offer other than just, "put on supportive shoes."
Would you be a good match for my needs?"
Most all of them replied, no. Two offices replied, yes, they would see me. One doctor replied, "Barefoot running! My favorite topic! I would be certainly happy to assist you in diagnosing your foot injury; barefoot running is really a test of your personal biomechanics and how it interacts with the ground. Give me a call to set up an appointment!"
Guess which one I'm going to see next week.
Peace,
Karen