The Doctor said I have a minor case of Achilles Tendonitis which was probably brought on by my low arches and running form. I guess from what he said I should run heel-toe to decrease the stress on my tendon. I have always thought that was not good form, but I will go with what the doc says. I will be attending physical therapy 2 to 3 times a week. He also told me to pick up a pair of arch supports to help relieve stress on the tendon. I asked about biking and swimming and he said I can do both...YES! So for the next few weeks I will be hitting the stationary bike and pool.
Today before the Doctor's appointment I completed 1500 meters in the pool. I have been using the pull buoy alot since my tendon injury, so today I wanted to see how fast I could do 50 meters with the pull buoy, 50 meters - 52 secs. Ok for some of you out there the can swim like a fish, that doesn't seem to fast, but for me, it is my fastest 50 meter time ever! So I figure that if I can go that fast without using my legs, what if I used them, 50 meters - 52 secs. What does that tell me? I am still having problems keeping my body straight, head to high in the water which lowers my legs creating drag.....an endless list of possible things to correct. I will just keep moving forward and correct as much as I can.
Tomorrow I plan on riding the stationary bike for 30 mins and then hitting the pool for another 1500 meters.
Good day everyone!
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Well, at least you know what it is, how to fix it, and how to prevent it from happening again. The best possible injury scenario, I think! And glad you got the ok for the bike. I enjoy swimming, but I think I'd get bored if that was ALL I could do.
Glad you finally know what the deal is and will soon be on the road to recovery! This is the best time of the year to be injured :P
The arch supports I get, but changing your running form is often easier said than done...and it might lead to stess someplace else. I had Achilles problems for a year or so and then I changed brands of running shoes and have never had a problem with it since. You might want to try some different shoes to see if it helps. I'm not a doctor...but I play one on my blog. ;-)
I won't be changing my running form and I will be trying some new running shoes.
Yep. Sounds right. I had it last year. Not fun. The PT does help, and so does rest!
Take care-
Hey--is it feeling better yet?
yikes, that is no good on the injury. but great job on the swimming!
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