Franco wrote:........Or whatever weight you have that your feet have to carry.....
Franco wrote:If you are doing overnighters, then reducing the weight of your backpack would have the greatest impact.
Or whatever weight you have that your feet have to carry.....
Turfa wrote:Hi Speed-pit,
However, be aware that their shoes are zero drop, and that can take a little getting used to.
speed_pit wrote:So now I'm wondering what would lessen impact on the knees. All I can think about is hiking shoes with good shock absorption in them. Can anyone recommend such shoes? If there are any other ways to lessen impact on the knees, I would be glad to hear what those are.
Many thanks!
photohiker wrote:1) Went to a Physio, who tested my knees and ankles. They built a sole in my walking shoes that corrected the angles of my feet, and made them correct.
photohiker wrote:2) Another physio said that the problem with my knees is that they move around too much when hiking. If I was to use good tights, which are tight in my knees, the pain will be reduced a lot.
The physio suggested I find good tights, not the basic and cheap ones. Suggested several and I bought the CW-X StabiliX Joint Support Tights and now never have the pain in my knees when walking. Not cheap but works excellent.
https://cw-x.com.au/product/stabilyx-me ... ort-tights
Lamont wrote:In pain after ten days-see an expert/physio.
speed_pit wrote:The strong pain after the hike must have come from a long descent, which was something new to me.
Huntsman247 wrote:Earlier this year I injured my knees running down big steps with a 25kg pack... At the end of a 5 day trip. In hindsight it was pretty stupid...
Anyways I did my rounds of doctors as I couldn't bend my knees properly for about a month and after they kept swelling up on any overnight trips with the multiday pack.
Happened onto a really good sports physio who discovered some issues with the knees and feet.
He was against inserts as he felt that you never fix the actual problem instead I got a list of progressive stretches and exercises. Fast forward 6 months and I'm no longer flat footed and have so much more strength in my knees. Did a steep trip with a 30kg pack (had to cart water plus camera gear and wanting to test the knees) and knees felt great after.
Given the results, I think he's right. The biggest help is to strengthen your knees. The stronger the knee muscles the more strain they take off the joint.
It does that effort but it seems to be really helping.
A lot of one legged balancing/squatting/jumpingish stuff. Basically reteaching yourself how to walk properly. Stuff that's hard to explain by typing. Awkward as hell at first mostly muscle memory now. But what worked for me may not be what works specifically for you. Sport physios are the go though. Normal physios don't normally have the same amount of experience in getting someone from an injured state back up to peak condition.bush_tux wrote:Huntsman247 wrote:Earlier this year I injured my knees running down big steps with a 25kg pack... At the end of a 5 day trip. In hindsight it was pretty stupid...
Anyways I did my rounds of doctors as I couldn't bend my knees properly for about a month and after they kept swelling up on any overnight trips with the multiday pack.
Happened onto a really good sports physio who discovered some issues with the knees and feet.
He was against inserts as he felt that you never fix the actual problem instead I got a list of progressive stretches and exercises. Fast forward 6 months and I'm no longer flat footed and have so much more strength in my knees. Did a steep trip with a 30kg pack (had to cart water plus camera gear and wanting to test the knees) and knees felt great after.
Given the results, I think he's right. The biggest help is to strengthen your knees. The stronger the knee muscles the more strain they take off the joint.
It does that effort but it seems to be really helping.
What exercises did you do?
photohiker wrote:1) Went to a Physio, who tested my knees and ankles. They built a sole in my walking shoes that corrected the angles of my feet, and made them correct.
2) Another physio said that the problem with my knees is that they move around too much when hiking. If I was to use good tights, which are tight in my knees, the pain will be reduced a lot.
Huntsman247 wrote:Happened onto a really good sports physio who discovered some issues with the knees and feet.
He was against inserts as he felt that you never fix the actual problem instead I got a list of progressive stretches and exercises. Fast forward 6 months and I'm no longer flat footed and have so much more strength in my knees. Did a steep trip with a 30kg pack (had to cart water plus camera gear and wanting to test the knees) and knees felt great after.
Given the results, I think he's right. The biggest help is to strengthen your knees. The stronger the knee muscles the more strain they take off the joint.
It does that effort but it seems to be really helping.
Turfa wrote:Regarding cushioned shoes, you may like to look at the range of trail runners from Altra. I started using Altra Timps about a year ago and love them for their soft cushioning on very long walks. The reduction impact forces while walking is quite noticeable. Altra have a range of cushioning levels to choose from.
speed_pit wrote:Are any of the physios you guys went to based in Melbourne? If so, I would appreciate a PM with their details.
speed_pit wrote:Turfa wrote:Regarding cushioned shoes, you may like to look at the range of trail runners from Altra. I started using Altra Timps about a year ago and love them for their soft cushioning on very long walks. The reduction impact forces while walking is quite noticeable. Altra have a range of cushioning levels to choose from.
Altra shoes are heavily discounted on Wild Earth until the end of this month. I ordered Timps and Olympus, which are even more cushioned in two different sizes to try how they fit and feel. I am still struggling with the issue of how it is possible that shoes used for hiking must extend at least 2 cm beyond your big toe, so the toes don't push hard into the shoe on descents, and at the same time prevent the foot from sliding inside the shoe.
Mine is near Jervis bay in nsw.speed_pit wrote:photohiker wrote:1) Went to a Physio, who tested my knees and ankles. They built a sole in my walking shoes that corrected the angles of my feet, and made them correct.
2) Another physio said that the problem with my knees is that they move around too much when hiking. If I was to use good tights, which are tight in my knees, the pain will be reduced a lot.Huntsman247 wrote:Happened onto a really good sports physio who discovered some issues with the knees and feet.
He was against inserts as he felt that you never fix the actual problem instead I got a list of progressive stretches and exercises. Fast forward 6 months and I'm no longer flat footed and have so much more strength in my knees. Did a steep trip with a 30kg pack (had to cart water plus camera gear and wanting to test the knees) and knees felt great after.
Given the results, I think he's right. The biggest help is to strengthen your knees. The stronger the knee muscles the more strain they take off the joint.
It does that effort but it seems to be really helping.
Are any of the physios you guys went to based in Melbourne? If so, I would appreciate a PM with their details.
bluewombat wrote:Doing full squats is not appropriate for bushwalking, where it might be useful if you are a wicket keeper
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