Barefoot water-skiing is not what I am referring to when I
tell my patients not to go barefooted.
It does, however, brings to mind a
patient who had been diagnosed with heel pain or plantar fasciitis. I instructed her to avoid going
barefooted. Like many of us in Austin,
this patient spends a lot of time on Lake Austin and Lake Travis -- boating, skiing and wake boarding. She
asked what footwear she should wear and if she could wear her orthotics in the
water. If this sounds like your
dilemma, you have several options.
Crocs, while not exactly attractive, do have reasonable support and
cushion and they are relatively inexpensive.
Keen is one brand that makes a good sandal with decent support and
cushion even though they are flat.
Finally, your Austin podiatrist can make orthotics specifically for water shoes
and water sports. On a few occasions, I
have even made an orthotic insert for a slalom ski binding for the old-school
slalom skiers like myself. However I have yet
to come up with any orthotic that will work for barefoot skiing. Fortunately, my boys are still young and
indestructible, so this isn’t a problem yet.
If you are experiencing heel pain or any other foot or ankle problems, and are in need of custom orthotics, schedule an appointment with your Austin podiatrist, Dr. JeffLaMour, and take the first step toward healthier feet.
Jeff LaMour, D.P.M.
Family Foot and Ankle
512-451-3668
http://www.drjefflamour.com/
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