Orthotics for shin splints etc. ?

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colin_hanley

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Hi, need to get orthotics done for shin splints - just wondering if anyone knows any reasonably priced physio's/specialists who do this ?
Thanks,
Col
 
theres a physio place in Proby Square, Blackrock, Co. Dublin (up past the UCD blackrock campus on the way to Playwright pub), Brendan Greaney is yer mans name.

Wasnt a huge fan of the product but maybe thats just me - felt like I was turning on about 4 surfaces when I played with the product and wasnt v. comfortable, they wore out a bit and I then abandoned them. Made by, would you believe it, "Langer" - a German operation
 
Where abouts are you based? I went to a podiatrist/chiropodist who works out of either the Charlemont clinic, the Swords plaza, or Navan depending on the day. The name is Maria McCullen - phone (046) 9072333. The consultation was €55.
Be aware that VHI won't pay for the orthotics unless they've been prescribed by a specialist. I don't know about other medical aids, assuming you have one. The going rate for orthotics is in the region of €300.
 
Hi Colin,

I suspect I may need orthotics aswell for shin splints and knee pain, but it's only a self diagnosis at the moment. Who advised you that you needed them?
 
Colin, I think it is a podiatrist rather than a physio, that you need, as previous respondants have indicated.

I went to a podiatrist in the Charlemount Clinic for a couple of sessions. There were 3 different podiatrists treated me during those times but they all seemed fairly competant (not being one myself I can't really tell). I think I paid less than €300 but it might cost that by now if you include the consultation fees.

Helen, I had problems with my knee and this was sorted out by a physio. She told me that I had fallen arches which was causing the knee problem so I went to a podiatrist and that has sorted me out (for now anyway).
 
I have orthotics for plantar fasciitis (by-product of fallen arches) and I paid around 100 for two physio visits and around 200 for the "langer" orthotics. I amn't cured yet I'm afraid. Be aware that your feet/legs should be re assessed every couple of years to make sure they are still the orthotics are right thing for your condition, as weight/fitness changes over time.
 
I am a sports physio and use over the counter orthotics for a lot of my clients who have shin splints, anterior knee pain, patellar tendinitis. The ones I use have 4o of correction and work for 99% of my clients. I always recommend clients to try these first as they are only Eur35, before going down the route of the moulded ones.

http://www.orthaheel.co.uk/sports.html
However, it is worth noting that in order to get the shin splints to settle you should probably have your calves worked out with a couple of sessions close together and then use the orthotics to prevent re-occurance. The hard ground at the moment is a killer.
 
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