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pain from knee down... on my feet for 9 hrs. walking, bending and squatting.... when i'm at rest tends to hurt at its worst. shin and calf aches-pain?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Michalski answered
Orthopedic Surgery 36 years experience
Shin & calf: Watch out for overuse and possibility of stress fracture. Vary your activity to include time off feet, if possible. Also weight control & well arched shoes.
5440 viewsAnswered Mar 3, 2018
Dr. George Tsatsos answered
Podiatry 38 years experience
Orthotics & Exercise: Sometimes orthotics and cushioned shoes may help-including soft mats on the surfaces you stand on.Try to keep moving when standing. Ease into & out of your rest periods. Stretch your shins and calves during these periods if you are obese-this will contribute and so losing weight would be appropriate. Orthotics.
5440 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Thomas Inwood answered
Podiatry 35 years experience
Pain: This sounds like a great case for orthotics. See your podiatrist and you will be , well , amazed at what can be accomplished with them.
4642 viewsAnswered Mar 3, 2018
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