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Mary Ann Ryan wrote: > Roberta, I don't have PD but I had terrible foot pain when I used a > treadmill. Turns out, the treadmill makes you walk in a way that is > unnatural - so pain ensues. > > My suggestion would be to get a stationary bike and ditch the > treadmill if you can. We have discussed stationary bikes before on > this list. They are supposed to have therapeutic value for PWP > because they don't affect joints but do help with muscle strength and > balance. > > Since I have stopped using the treadmill and started regular exercise > on a stationary bike, my foot pain has gone away. > -------- > Mary Ann (CG Jamie 28/68year old, died 11/20/07) > www.bentwillowfarm.org > ----- Original Message ----- From: <[log in to unmask]> > To: <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 8:53 PM > Subject: Ankle Pain > > >> Hi Folks, I was diagnosed with PD in '02 at the age of 51. I will >> be 60 >> in July. PD mostly affects my left side. I take Stalevo 100 4 X >> day, 100 >> mg of Amantadine once daily. Was taking 1mg of Azilect but stopped >> it for >> surgery. Haven't really noticed any difference. I had a left knee >> replacement December '07 which now needs a revision. My problem is >> every time I >> use the treadmill my left ankle hurts for 3 days. I've gone to my >> podiatrist >> who said my ankle was collapsing. Spent a lot of $ on orthotics. Used >> the treadmill for 20 minutes this past Thursday and my ankle is just >> staring >> to feel better now. Does anyone have any suggestions so I can keep >> exercising without getting this ankle pain? Thanks for your help. >> >> Roberta Innarella >> " >> Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and >> remove >> all doubt." Abraham Lincoln >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: >> mailto:[log in to unmask] >> In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2864 - Release Date: > 05/09/10 14:26:00 > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > If u go the proper speed on a treadmill and stand up straight AND wear proper gym shoes it may help. Proper gym shoes are- those ugly thick sole NB proper width. OR ANKLE High gym shoes- low and high tops. NOT Cloth high tops! Gym shoes wear out in6 mths or so. Those 300 dollar ensoles get floppy too! The insoles can be made of plastic shavings with cushion, cork, all sorts of materials. Look at ur rollator wheels. like ur car they get worn out. The one side might be more worn out than the other wheel due to weight bearing on one side verses the other. I have been dealing with severe ankle pain since I was 5-6 years old. I think mine is more vascular circulation problems. I grew up on a "heart Healthy diet" and exercise ( jack lalane and JFK era) Oh.... u should not start and stop exercising. Start very slowly. It took me about 13 years to walk 23 mins on a treadmill . I started at 2 mins. about 1.2 MPH. I am not 51. I am not saying everyone should or will be like me. I am saying stablizing or improving oneself take a long time and it involves more than just getting on a treamill. Recumbent bikes or the ones that u push as oppose to pedal while sitting is another option for starters. Or walking in water. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn