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Ankle Fusion and running/skiing
Started by Eric |
Posted: January 16, 2009 at 20:51 | |
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Hi All I was wondering if anyone with ankle fusion had used MBTs to get back into any form of running? I have one fused ankle and just bought a pair. I will try some light running on a treadmill to see how it goes. I'm also interested in anyone's skiing experiences after an ankle fusion - particularly with getting ski boots modified etc. Thanks Eric 645
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Re: Ankle Fusion and running/skiing
Reply #1 by Beth |
Posted: January 18, 2009 at 19:14 | |
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No experience with ankle fusion, but here are some exercises with MBTS that helped me a lot and get jogging again after a couple operations: http://feetfirstfitness.com/article_info.php?articles_id=5 649
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Re: Ankle Fusion and running/skiing
Reply #2 by john cormack |
Posted: February 7, 2009 at 17:16 | |
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I had ankle fusion 3 yrs ago ( R ) and 18 months later had a weeks skiing I bought a pair of SCARPA boots with molded inners which I could get into quite easily Skiing was no problem -- sadly now my knee is a wonky and I am not sure about trying again I hope this helps JGC 658
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Re: Ankle Fusion and running/skiing
Reply #3 by Laurie |
Posted: March 3, 2009 at 23:41 | |
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I have a fused ankle and have been wearing MBT's daily for years- sandles in the summer and shoes in the winter. My only problem is the clunky look of them. Until I found MBTs I couldn't get a good shoe. 800
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Re: Ankle Fusion and running/skiing
Reply #4 by Eric |
Posted: March 9, 2009 at 09:03 | |
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Thanks for your comments. I found a ski shop who have some experience of customising boots for people with ankle fusion: http://www.profeet.co.uk/ski_casestudies.asp I'll report back if I end up using their services. In the meantime, I've had a good time with my MBTs - running on a treadmill has been possible and hasn't caused any pain. I've also been doing a regular 4.5 mile walk with no problems. 820
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Re: Ankle Fusion and running/skiing
Reply #5 by superdosser |
Posted: June 3, 2009 at 03:37 | |
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I've had a fused ankle for 10 years and love my MBTs. Running - no, I've got a fake hip from the accident as well. But huge walks are easy. 979
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Re: Ankle Fusion and running/skiing
Reply #6 by Ian |
Posted: June 6, 2009 at 21:03 | |
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Skiing? I'm 50 and overweight. I used to be a relatively agressive black diamond skier, into my 40s. After a non-skiing accident in 2000, I ultimately had a fusion in 2005, last went skiing in 2008. A few years of inactivity can do it's own damage. But, I can ski. I prefer carving turns to bumps.. more so now. I use a lose boot on the fused ankle and let the heel come up a bit on hard carved corners. Black diamond corduroy runs, but not bumps, didn't get a chance to try poweder. Although, I suspect powder wouldn't be a problem. 991
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Re: Ankle Fusion and running/skiing
Reply #7 by Ian |
Posted: June 6, 2009 at 21:08 | |
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Skiing? I'm 50 and overweight. I used to be a relatively agressive black diamond skier, into my 40s. After a non-skiing accident in 2000, I ultimately had a fusion in 2005, last went skiing in 2008. A few years of inactivity can do it's own damage. But, I can ski. I prefer carving turns to bumps.. more so now. I use a slightly lose boot on the fused ankle and let the heel come up a bit on hard carved turns. Black diamond corduroy runs, but not bumps, didn't get a chance to try powder. Although, I suspect powder wouldn't be a problem. GO.. ski.. see how it works out. There's always the hottub. :7) 992
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Re: Ankle Fusion and running/skiing
Reply #8 by BA |
Posted: June 16, 2009 at 21:09 | |
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Just had ankle fusion surgery in March 2009 (Right ankle). What type of ski boots work best after surgery? 996
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Re: Ankle Fusion and running/skiing
Reply #9 by Sandy |
Posted: December 12, 2009 at 17:37 | |
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I also have a right ankle fusion (with Talus removed). I was advised that the MBT shoe is unsafe with a fused ankle. Risk of 'snapping' ankle because they are unstable? It doesn't soundlike that may be the case. 1205
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Re: Ankle Fusion and running/skiing
Reply #10 by Tracy |
Posted: February 12, 2010 at 15:47 | |
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I've had a fused ankle for a year and subtalar fusion for 9 years. I'm 37 and want to try skiing or another "extreme" sport again. I can wake board, but do not have the ability or equipment. I'm looking into skiing but do not have my own equipment. Can I ski with rented equipment or will I need to invest in custom boots and bindings? 1296
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