Flat feet, Ankle Pain, and low budget. Exercise suggestions??

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DulcetFox
DulcetFox Posts: 2 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all! So as my title said, I have severely flat feet and a lot of ankle and foot pain. I'm on the heavier side, ( 5'6" and 241lbs) and it hurts to walk or do a lot of impact exercises since my pregnancy a year ago.(Which sucks because I love dancing.) Any exercise or stretching suggestions would be helpful.

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  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,209 Member
    edited April 2017
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    Cycling or a stationary bike could work. Swimming. Strength training.

    Have you tried wearing orthotic insoles? If you can't afford ones from a podiatrist, you could try Superfeet or Powerstep from a running shoe store. If they help, it would expand your exercises choices.
    For the ankle pain, avoid walking in shoes with a raised heel, which most shoes have. Try skateboard shoes. :+1:
  • pomegranatecloud
    pomegranatecloud Posts: 812 Member
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    You've had the pain for a year, which includes when walking? What has your doctor advised? Have you seen a podiatrist?
  • SonyaCele
    SonyaCele Posts: 2,841 Member
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    are you interested in losing weight, because that would solve much of your issues.

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