Paula...or other toewalkers

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Paula...or other toewalkers
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Mon, 04-21-2008 - 2:29pm

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Mon, 04-21-2008 - 2:57pm

I don't have ankle problems.

I know toe-walking can cause the achilles tendon to shorten which can cause ankle problems. This has not happened in my case, probably because I am usually barefoot when home and I toe-walk less when barefoot (the bones in my feet fan out -thanks EDS).

Ouch! tendons tearing does not sound like fun! Have you seen a doc to a PT about it?

One think you may want to check out is your vitamin C intake. Vitamin C builds collagen, which makes tendons, ligaments etc. if your C is low, this could be a contributing factor to any tendon or ligament problems. Try taking a megadose -like 4-8 grams (yes grams) per day of C and see if it helps.

-Paula

-Paula


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-Paula

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