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What causes sore heels in a very active 11 year old boy who ...


Sent to Health Experts May 06, 2007 1:32 a.m.
What causes sore heels in a very active 11 year old boy who has orthodics? This has only recently started. He has a cross country race of 3km to do this Tuesday. any ideas how i can prevent his heels from hurting?

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heel raises along with returning to old orthodics. Appt this Wednesday for podiatrist, but need help before Tuesday race.
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May 06, 2007 1:38 a.m. (5 minutes and 26 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark

Hello,

What sort of orthotics does he use - insoles? And why does he require orthotics - what problem does he have?



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Sent May 06, 2007 1:41 a.m. (3 minutes and 24 seconds later)
yes insoles, he is flat footed.
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May 06, 2007 1:55 a.m. (13 minutes and 23 seconds later)
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Sent May 06, 2007 2:00 a.m. (4 minutes and 58 seconds later)
Thank you for the valuable information. Should he remain using his old orthotics, new orthotics or no orthotics?
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May 06, 2007 2:01 a.m. (1 minute and 32 seconds later)

Hello,

When did he start using his old orthotics? Did the pain start after he started using them?



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Sent May 06, 2007 2:05 a.m. (4 minutes and 4 seconds later)
he had new ones approx 6-8 weeks ago but found them uncomfortable. Probably due to the fact that they are longer than the old ones, so he continued to use his old ones. The pain started after he had a new pair of football boots so we assumed it was the boots and purchased him a pair recommended by the podiatrist. Pain seems to have lessened with new boots. The pain seems to be not as bad when he has runners and old orthotics on. Heel raises have also helped.
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May 06, 2007 2:08 a.m. (2 minutes and 56 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark

Hello,

Please continue with the old orthotics and heel raises since they have helped decrease the pain.

Whether the pain is due to his boots or to his new orthotics will need to be analysed by his podiatrist. Perhaps he will need to get his new orthotics adjusted for comfort.

I hope this helps.

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