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81. Foot Pain 101: Everything You Need to Know with EDS and HSD with Lisa Ralston, PT
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In this episode, YOUR guest is Lisa Ralston, a physical therapist with over 30 years of experience in orthopedics, joint hypermobility, foot pain, and sports medicine. Since 2009, she has traveled internationally treating Team USA Olympians and World level figure skaters. Lisa was the physical therapist for Team USA figure skating for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Lisa is the owner and founder of Ralston Physical Therapy and Wellness in Arvada, CO.
YOUR host, as always, is Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD.
Takeaways
- Posture and alignment play a crucial role in foot pain in people with joint hypermobility.
- Orthotics can be an effective intervention for managing foot pain in hypermobile patients.
- Assessing and addressing foot pain early in children can prevent the development of other pain problems.
- Proper shoe selection and tying techniques are important for managing foot pain. Failed physical therapy may be due to a lack of addressing all systems and factors contributing to the condition.
- Orthotics can fail if they are not properly assessed and customized to the individual's foot flexibility and posture.
- Over-the-counter orthotics can be a more affordable option, but it is important to choose ones that provide proper support and alignment.
- Self-mobilization exercises, such as using a foam ball to mobilize the foot joints, can help improve foot mobility and relieve pain.
- Addressing foot stability and proprioception is crucial for maintaining proper foot alignment and preventing issues related to hypermobility.
- Hypermobility in ice skaters is a specific topic that may be worth exploring in a future episode. Foot problems are common and can cause significant discomfort and pain.
- Proper lacing techniques can help alleviate foot pain and discomfort.
- Lisa Ralston provides valuable insights and tips for managing foot problems.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
02:05 Causes of Foot Pain in People with Joint Hypermobility
06:12 Approach to Hypermobility Patients
08:18 Common Causes of Foot Pain
10:10 Pain Begets Pain
11:36 Approach to Hypermobile Patients
14:59 Orthotics for Children
17:02 Different Approach for Hypermobile Patients
19:06 Assessment and Treatment of Foot and Ankle
21:00 Shoe Selection and Tying Techniques
23:19 Different Foot Types and Shoe Recommendations
26:31 Importance of Firm Heel Counter in Shoes
27:45 Tying Shoes Properly
31:40 Recommended Shoe Brands
34:53 Orthotics and Failed PT
39:51 Addressing Failed PT
47:51 Orthotics and Failed Orthotics
53:48 Over-the-Counter Orthotics
56:06 Self-Mobilization of Feet
01:08:46 Hypermobility in Ice Skaters
01:09:16 Hypermobility Hacks
01:09:26 Foot Problems and Solutions
01:10:21 Lacing Techniques for Foot Comfort
01:10:54 Finding More Information Online
This important conversation about foot pain and orthotics in people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) and other hypermobility conditions will leave you feeling more knowledgeable, better prepared to advocate for the care you need, and with a better understanding of the contributing factors to suboptimal foot function.
Connect with YOUR Bendy Specialist, Linda Bluestein, MD!
Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them.
Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/.
YOUR bendy body is our highest priority!
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https://lisaralstonpt.janeapp.com/
https://www.bauerfeind.com/b2c/
https://www.humanlocomotion.com/
https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_u
https://www.vasylimedical.com/
https://www.birkenstock.com/us
https://www.saucony.com/en/home
https://www.merrell.com/US/en/home
https://www.chacos.com/US/en/home
https://www.theballetblog.com/about-us/lisa-howell/
https://nyulangone.org/locations/harkness-center-for-dance-injuries
https://www.vasylimedical.com/products/easyfit
https://www.humanlocomotion.com/product/peel-and-stick-balances-sesamoid-balance/
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Manage episode 388108542 series 2805274
In this episode, YOUR guest is Lisa Ralston, a physical therapist with over 30 years of experience in orthopedics, joint hypermobility, foot pain, and sports medicine. Since 2009, she has traveled internationally treating Team USA Olympians and World level figure skaters. Lisa was the physical therapist for Team USA figure skating for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Lisa is the owner and founder of Ralston Physical Therapy and Wellness in Arvada, CO.
YOUR host, as always, is Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD.
Takeaways
- Posture and alignment play a crucial role in foot pain in people with joint hypermobility.
- Orthotics can be an effective intervention for managing foot pain in hypermobile patients.
- Assessing and addressing foot pain early in children can prevent the development of other pain problems.
- Proper shoe selection and tying techniques are important for managing foot pain. Failed physical therapy may be due to a lack of addressing all systems and factors contributing to the condition.
- Orthotics can fail if they are not properly assessed and customized to the individual's foot flexibility and posture.
- Over-the-counter orthotics can be a more affordable option, but it is important to choose ones that provide proper support and alignment.
- Self-mobilization exercises, such as using a foam ball to mobilize the foot joints, can help improve foot mobility and relieve pain.
- Addressing foot stability and proprioception is crucial for maintaining proper foot alignment and preventing issues related to hypermobility.
- Hypermobility in ice skaters is a specific topic that may be worth exploring in a future episode. Foot problems are common and can cause significant discomfort and pain.
- Proper lacing techniques can help alleviate foot pain and discomfort.
- Lisa Ralston provides valuable insights and tips for managing foot problems.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
02:05 Causes of Foot Pain in People with Joint Hypermobility
06:12 Approach to Hypermobility Patients
08:18 Common Causes of Foot Pain
10:10 Pain Begets Pain
11:36 Approach to Hypermobile Patients
14:59 Orthotics for Children
17:02 Different Approach for Hypermobile Patients
19:06 Assessment and Treatment of Foot and Ankle
21:00 Shoe Selection and Tying Techniques
23:19 Different Foot Types and Shoe Recommendations
26:31 Importance of Firm Heel Counter in Shoes
27:45 Tying Shoes Properly
31:40 Recommended Shoe Brands
34:53 Orthotics and Failed PT
39:51 Addressing Failed PT
47:51 Orthotics and Failed Orthotics
53:48 Over-the-Counter Orthotics
56:06 Self-Mobilization of Feet
01:08:46 Hypermobility in Ice Skaters
01:09:16 Hypermobility Hacks
01:09:26 Foot Problems and Solutions
01:10:21 Lacing Techniques for Foot Comfort
01:10:54 Finding More Information Online
This important conversation about foot pain and orthotics in people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) and other hypermobility conditions will leave you feeling more knowledgeable, better prepared to advocate for the care you need, and with a better understanding of the contributing factors to suboptimal foot function.
Connect with YOUR Bendy Specialist, Linda Bluestein, MD!
Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them.
Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/.
YOUR bendy body is our highest priority!
Products, organizations, and services mentioned in this episode:
https://lisaralstonpt.janeapp.com/
https://www.bauerfeind.com/b2c/
https://www.humanlocomotion.com/
https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_u
https://www.vasylimedical.com/
https://www.birkenstock.com/us
https://www.saucony.com/en/home
https://www.merrell.com/US/en/home
https://www.chacos.com/US/en/home
https://www.theballetblog.com/about-us/lisa-howell/
https://nyulangone.org/locations/harkness-center-for-dance-injuries
https://www.vasylimedical.com/products/easyfit
https://www.humanlocomotion.com/product/peel-and-stick-balances-sesamoid-balance/
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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