Pain is no fun!

Well, I now know sometimes it is smart to take the pain meds as ordered. Rough first night after surgery. I usually get really nausedated from pain meds, so I tried to avoid them and that was a big mistake. Today, packed in ice and elevated with pain meds on board is much better. My leg feels dead and very swollen, like my knee cap is going to pop off. I have moved off the couch about 4 times in the past 24 hours. I love my couch today. Next, bon bons and Oprah reruns.

My First Ever Knee Injury

Well, this New Year's Eve, I had my first ever knee injury skiing. I just fell backwards, gently while standing still and tore my ACL. So, ski season is done and now, my newest adventure will be rehabilitation of my knee after surgery this Thursday. I have been working hard to have full mobility going into surgery, knowing full well, it will be swollen again and limited by Friday. So, I plan to blog on my rehab and how bad of a patient I might be. This will be an interesting experience. Just getting around on crutches in the snow is so much fun. Do you realize even with handicap parking that the walk into the Kroc center is a huge task? I felt like I needed a wheelchair last week.

Now, helping kids put on ski boots and walking narrow paths down hills with snow is just another challenge I have conquered. This week I start over again after surgery, but at least my knee will have something holding it together.

Rehab rules for me. ICE, ICE, ICE, and more ICE. Elevate and rest for a few days!! My husband reminded me that patience is a virtue again yesterday.

Be nice to your feet!

With all this warm weather, I see lots of flip flops.Yikes. Some people might as well be walking barefoot on the cncrete. Please do yourself and your kids a favor and at least shop for some flip flops that have some arch support. There are plenty of brands now making flip flops with some arch. Make sure there is some rigidity in the flip flop so that it does not twist much along the length of it.

I sell a product that has a great arch with good cushioning and heel control. There are lots of different styles and colors for your summer attire. They cost between $60 and $75 with shipping and they have a 30 day guarantee and they will last a few seasons.

If you need orthotic support for your sneakers or dress shoes ,I can help with that, too. If you have falling arches, foot pain or really high arches, I have a 3D scanner that can easily size you for an orthotic. And my costs are really reasonable, too. Call me at 661-7167 to have happy feet!

Interesting link to yahoo

I feel like somebody has finally heard me. Yahoo posted a statement about sheepskin boots-- http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/beauty/experts-debate-dangers-of-wearing-popular-sheepskin-boots-1164424/ and actually stated how bad they are for your feet. No support, slipping around inside the boot is causing foot problems. Let's talk cheap flip flops. Spring is here and the flip flop craze is on. They have no support, break down easily and do not protect your feet at all. These flip flop feet must hurt alot. If you watch the crowds, they slip off the inside of these unsupported creations. They might as well be walking on the concrete. There are actually flip flop style shoes that do have support for your feet. They may cost $40 to $50 but they last a lot longer and actually give your precious feet some support. These are the only feet you have to walk on for the rest of your life and you should take care of them.
I am a big supporter of orthotics and good shoe wear. I have equipment in my office to design the right orthotic for your feet. If you or anyone you know has flat feet, it is time to make a new surface to walk on (orthotics) so you can live a pain free life.
It is really important to catch flat feet in children by about age 6 or 7 so that we can correct an alignment issue as they are growing.
If you have any questions about feet, please call me at 208-661-7167. Have a great day and please, take care of your feet.