Where's My P-P-Party PF People At?
It's official. I've been sworn into a new club: The PF Party Club. I now know the acronym much better, and have been bestowed it as my diagnosis to my foot problem. Here's an amazing pic of me in the early am waiting for the MD thinking 'What's it gonna be?' I had to make the situation fun, so took this self photo to prove I went to a doc.
And I'm happy with the diagnosis. It's not nearly as fatal as I had it in my head. I have a minor case plantar fasciitis. I've been told with ~6 rehab exercises, RICE, no running, and getting some gel heel inserts, I should heal up fairly well in 2 weeks. That's a fantastic diagnosis for me! I had visions of potentially no exercise, a broken foot, or a cast for 2 months. I just didn't know. So, I really hope his diagnosis is right.
But now I know what to do. Where to go. Got the gel inserts (yeah, they feel good). I don't need that ankle thingy I was using. I swam. I did my exercises. Took my IB Profin. I'm taking this on like a Master's Thesis.
So I hope all you party PF people will welcome me with open arms to the club. And is there some sort of ID card I need to get? Do we have a secret handshake I need to learn? Do we get VIP status at the Dr. Scholl's conventions? Let me in the know!
Oh, and on a different note, I heard from Athleta, and they posted my race report for The Relay I participated in! Woo-hoo! It's titled 'What I Learned From the Relay'. (just click on the title to read). I'd love for you to check it out. And while you're at the Athleta Chi, check out the amazing story of the SEVENTY FOUR year young woman who is still competing in Ironman World champs! dang...
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Here's what's worked for me: Stick a water bottle in the freezer and use it to roll your foot over as often as possible. Stretch your foot before you get out of bed or after sitting for a long time. Do your exercises and wear shoes that don't aggravate it (read--ugly shoes). I hope it clears out for you asap...it can be insidious. Good luck!
But in all seriousness, stretch your calves like you are getting paid by the minute. And take heart - there's a ton you can do with PF, as opposed to ITBS and other jerky injuries.
Dang is right. Ironman in her 70's. Just proves you're never too old.
I've been dealing with PF for years now. I try to stretch in the morning before I get out of bed, and I bought one of those rocker stretcher things to really stretch my calves well. I also ice after every run.
hope it goes away fast!
I hope the recovery is fast and smooth!
Also....I love the tongue picture in the previous post!
Your a great MOM!
I'm gonna go check out the post on Athleta!
Take care of yourself and do what the doc says!
HUGS!