Skating Podiatrist recommendation

[freezetheday]

Hello! My 90lb daughter has major foot issues in the three years she has skated. (flat,pronation, bunions and huge Haglund bumps plus other hot spots) Now she is working on bigger jumps ( double doubles and 2a training) and doing ice dance, the inflammation is very painful.

Boots: Started in Jackson, went to Risport rf3 aa and broke both pairs down in 3-4 mths each. Now in ice fly B with custom insoles.

She is starting with a new pt but I am now on the hunt for a podiatrist that either skates or is very knowledgeable about skating. Help please! thank you!

 

[Query]

Could you maybe provide us with your approximate location, and how far you are willing to drive or otherwise travel?

I wonder if a very good orthotist could do what you want. Sometimes podiatrists give a trusted orthotist a "blank prescription", letting the orthotist figure out what to do. Some podiatrists are better at diagnosing certain medical conditions then they are at figuring out how to make a shoe or boot work well.

It's also possible your skate boot fitter wasn't extremely expert - there are a relatively small number who are much better respected than the rest.

 

[freezetheday]

We are in North Carolina but can travel east coast and Central US. Would rather not fly to the west coast. thank you

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

We are in North Carolina but can travel east coast and Central US. Would rather not fly to the west coast. thank you

Boston Children's Hospital-Pediatric Podiatry Specialists/Program

Shuman Podiatry-Virginia

 

[freezetheday]

Boston Children's Hospital-Pediatric Podiatry Specialists/Program

Shuman Podiatry-Virginia

Thank you so so much. Will call on Monday. I hate to see her is so much pain.

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

Thank you so so much. Will call on Monday. I hate to see her is so much pain.

I hope they are able to help her and she gets the relief she needs.

 

[tstop4me]

We are in North Carolina but can travel east coast and Central US. Would rather not fly to the west coast. thank you

Just be aware that proper treatment will not be a "one and done" procedure. You most likely will need multiple visits: e.g., an initial consult followed by a fitting (scan or casting) for orthotics; after you receive the orthotics (which can be mailed to you if you don't want to make a special visit to pick them up), you will likely need one or more follow-up visits for adjustments. Good luck to your daughter! [ETA: And are your daughter's feet still growing? If so, that will mean more visits in the future.]