Lunges & planters facie (sp?)

Cruncholi

Cruncholi

Cathlete
Hi!
I have a general dilemma/question for anyone who can possibly help...

I dread doing lunges with the right leg back because I strained my planters facie (sp?) (arch of foot) in high school track about 12 years ago, and it has never been the same since. Any exercise where my right foot is completely flexed sort of hurts. It might be a mental thing because I can feel that "pulled" feeling in the arch area of my right foot, and I never want to experience the pain of a strained arch again. It's the worst feeling. However, I think the lunges & squats have really benefitted me since I started working out with Cathe videos and I don't want to stop doing lunges. Has anyone ever had that problem? Or have any suggestions for improving the problem?
Thanks!
Cruncholi
 
RE: Plantar fasciatis

Hi, Cruncholi! I believe "plantar fasciatis" is the correct spelling (and I could be seriously wrong about "fasciatis" - shows you what kind of certified instructor I am . . .)

You probably want to get that checked out by a foot doctor if it's bothering you that much, especially only one foot! Never take the feet for granted, even in non-impact work!

Annette
 
RE: Plantar fasciatis

Hi Annette,
Thanks for your reply and advice--that's a tough one to spell! Anyway, my doc says everything is fine with my foot and as healed as it will ever be. She just told me to roll my foot over a tennis ball to help stretch and massage the arch, but that's it. I'm just wondering if anyone else has discovered any tricks on their own, or on advice from other doctors about how to make that "pulled" feeling go away.
Have any of your clients ever complained about this? I guess it is somewhat rare.
Thanks again,
Cruncholi
 
Dear Cruncholi

I have exactly the same problem as you. I have had plantar fascia for about a year and a half now. After taking anti-inflammatories for many months and doing lots of stretching, my foot is finally feeling better. I definitely notice a bit of pain during static lunges but I don't know of any modifications. Any advice out there???

Best Wishes,
Angie
 
Hi Angie,
The only modification that I have found that works somewhat is to widen my stance on the lunges (i.e. legs about shoulder width apart before going in lunge position) so that I can roll my back foot "inward" a bit to take some of the strain off the arch area. I think that helps because my foot is less flexed and I'm not pushing the toes forward as much as I would if my legs were closer together. I don't think I described that too well. If you don't get it, let me know and I'll try again!
Do you also get that awful "pulled" feeling when your foot is flexed too? Did your doc tell you all is well, but it still feels wierd? My injury was over 12 years ago. The body is such a delicate thing!
Take care,
Cruncholi
 
I have exactly the same problem. I pretty much skip lunges on most tapes, and squat to the side instead. One variation that works is to lunge with the rear leg elevated, but with the top of the forefoot resting on a high bench so the arch is not bothered at all.

I was reading a fitness magazine and looked over a fitness competitor's routine. I noticed that she had no lunges in her routine at all, so it's possible to have strong legs without doing them.

Jane
 
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