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Suggest The Best Type Of Sports Shoe For An Elderly Person With Mild Tendinitis
Question: Mornin,
63 male 5' 10 220lbs looking gently get back into running. Pronator with arch supports. Mild history of tendinitis and trying not to screw up my back. So my question is what running shoe to buy. I'll be running on asphalt.
63 male 5' 10 220lbs looking gently get back into running. Pronator with arch supports. Mild history of tendinitis and trying not to screw up my back. So my question is what running shoe to buy. I'll be running on asphalt.
Brief Answer:
Flexible pronator with rigid supinator.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The best running shoe for, you will be the one with flexible pronator and rigid supinator with proper arch support.
Do start with it so as not to stress your ligaments excessively.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Flexible pronator with rigid supinator.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The best running shoe for, you will be the one with flexible pronator and rigid supinator with proper arch support.
Do start with it so as not to stress your ligaments excessively.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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