 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi everyone,
[[Also posted in Equipment Reviews/Questions but re-posting here as I now realize it's a lot more relevant - let me know if I shouldn't]]
I`ve had Achilles Tendon Surgery twice 10+ years ago and I have a scar at the back of my leg. As I had to do the surgery twice, the tissue around the scar is not completely smooth and is not as strong as normal skin.
Skiing always agitated the tissue around the scar, and it usually goes something like pain --> swelling --> more pain --> liquid --> more pain --> wound opens --> more pain
Last year I upgraded to stiffer boots (Salomon S/MAX 120) and this became worse.
The Dr who saw my wound recommended some sort of foam to cover the area that they use for similar trauma, but after trying it I think it did more harm than good - as it was putting more pressure on the sensitive skin and wound.
Now I am thinking that maybe the solution is the opposite - put some padding on the rest of the foot and leave a hole where the scar/wound is, so that all other areas press the boot but not that.
My Boots are mouldable (both Liner and Shell) so I`ll take my boots for liner/shell molding when I can, and wear lots of foam/padding on that area, to create a natural cavity there. That alone should make a big difference without it affecting my ski significantly.
Has anyone found another/different good solution to this problem?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@polpolpol, I thi k given @CEM, expertise and experience you've probably had the best advice on the other thread. Where are you based? If UK, I'd be booking an appointment with him (see his signature link).
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I have just been diagnosed with Achilles tendonitis. He (specialist foot doctor, proper doctor) said, judging by the thickness on my rightside and the lumpiness, this has been brewing sometime. Couldn't ski last weekend as was somewhat painful, he said it was likely the flex leg position not the pressures, but then I am dealing with a totally different beast than you, just same area.
I am trying a couple of alternate things in addition to the eccentric exercises he prescribed. One of those is red light therapy. And bone broth  .
However, I do think its worth you seeing a specialist boot fitter. It could be your boot is too loose.
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Have you tried the special blister plasters?
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Tendons, especially those with tendinopathy, hate compression. In fact tendinopathy is frequently caused by compression. So I think your assessment that you need space around the tendon would make a lot of sense.
Jonathan Bell
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