Hello Docs .... I've had a gagging issue where my soleus tightens for the last year, and wondering if I could get some advice. I've been running barefoot/min for 4 years now, and previously was able to achieve 35 km barefoot. I've done a few marathons shod.
I'm fine running less than 15 km barefoot, or running farther with 4 mm drop. I found that it tightens even wearing shoes when running hilly trails. This has been going on for 14 months. There was no sudden on set, as I first noticed it after running 5 km on the treadmill.
I've been going for ART and dry needle therapy. I've given it months(6) of rest. My physiotherapist measured the flexibility in both ankles and found the impacted one was 50% that of the good ankle. I've been doing slant board stretches and now there is approx 15% difference. I've added stretches for the ITB, hip flexor, and hamstring too.
Some of the difference in flexibility may be related to an injury where I broke that leg in 3 spots (tib, fib, and ankle). This was 40 yrs ago.
Is there anything that jumps out at you? Should I be asking physio for particular area of treatment?
Thanks in advance,
Rod (YOW)
I'm fine running less than 15 km barefoot, or running farther with 4 mm drop. I found that it tightens even wearing shoes when running hilly trails. This has been going on for 14 months. There was no sudden on set, as I first noticed it after running 5 km on the treadmill.
I've been going for ART and dry needle therapy. I've given it months(6) of rest. My physiotherapist measured the flexibility in both ankles and found the impacted one was 50% that of the good ankle. I've been doing slant board stretches and now there is approx 15% difference. I've added stretches for the ITB, hip flexor, and hamstring too.
Some of the difference in flexibility may be related to an injury where I broke that leg in 3 spots (tib, fib, and ankle). This was 40 yrs ago.
Is there anything that jumps out at you? Should I be asking physio for particular area of treatment?
Thanks in advance,
Rod (YOW)