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<p>Hey Kim,</p>
<p> Sorry to hear that it is still ongoing, but if you have to be hurt I guess this is the best time of year, cause the weather and trails kinda suck at least around here. It sounds like I am battling a very similar problem as my MRI also revealed no tear. I have tried ART treatments, Accupuncture, Shock-wave. ultrasound, massage and am now trying foot manipulations. Cost a fortune and really can't say much improvement. </p>
<p> I am finding more relief by taking it slow, really focusing on my gait and shortening my stride to avoid heel striking. (That image on the home page of Kickrunners is how not to run!) Also really looking at shoes and trying to minimalize them as much as possible. I wore orthotics and motion control shoes for years and really believe they are responsible for a lot of my injuries. </p>
<p> My suggestion would be to ride out your time in cast. Try to determine what casued injury and obviously try to avoid same error. Start back slowly. Ice after every run. Start with a run/walk at first. Take a good look at footwear. </p>
<p> Try to keep in mind that you want to run long term, so smart changes now will have major impact 20-30 years down the road.</p>
<p> Keep moving forward. </p>
<p> Sorry to hear that it is still ongoing, but if you have to be hurt I guess this is the best time of year, cause the weather and trails kinda suck at least around here. It sounds like I am battling a very similar problem as my MRI also revealed no tear. I have tried ART treatments, Accupuncture, Shock-wave. ultrasound, massage and am now trying foot manipulations. Cost a fortune and really can't say much improvement. </p>
<p> I am finding more relief by taking it slow, really focusing on my gait and shortening my stride to avoid heel striking. (That image on the home page of Kickrunners is how not to run!) Also really looking at shoes and trying to minimalize them as much as possible. I wore orthotics and motion control shoes for years and really believe they are responsible for a lot of my injuries. </p>
<p> My suggestion would be to ride out your time in cast. Try to determine what casued injury and obviously try to avoid same error. Start back slowly. Ice after every run. Start with a run/walk at first. Take a good look at footwear. </p>
<p> Try to keep in mind that you want to run long term, so smart changes now will have major impact 20-30 years down the road.</p>
<p> Keep moving forward. </p>
