need shoe input - starting again after meniscus surgery

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    johnmcgannon9@gmail.com

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    1 year ago 05/06/2023 6:25pm EDT

    Question: Need to get some shoes to begin walking/running again and finally running. Goal is to get out 2-3 times a week for a couple of miles. Just need to run again. PT suggested a Couch to 5K type program. Makes sense. I have a Ossur brace for my knee. It is designed to wear doing arduous activity and should provide some separation at the meniscus joint to keep inflammation down and prevent/delay bone-on-bone. I need something with good cushion and stability. Have always worn Brooks, so am looking at the Addiction. Running store kid also suggested Hoka, Saucony, and Asics models which are supposed to provide similar cushioning and stability.
    Any suggestions? Please give me your views. I want/need to start getting out there again.
    Thanks!

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    reflekteve

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    1 year ago 05/07/2023 5:10am EDT
    re: johnmcgannon9@gmail.com

    This is not want you want to hear but if your current joint health requires you to wear a heavy duty hinged brace I would steer clear of high impact activities such as running. You don't want to risk worsening your knee issues. That will just put you on the fast track for a full knee replacement down the road.

    Walking seems more appropriate for your present situation.

    Braces introduce their own set of problems such as muscular atrophy and compensation patterns. The sooner you can discontinue using the knee the brace the better.

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    VinceJ

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    1 year ago 06/21/2023 3:41am EDT
    re: johnmcgannon9@gmail.com

    johnmcgannon9@gmail.com wrote:

    Question: Need to get some shoes to begin walking/running again and finally running. Goal is to get out 2-3 times a week for a couple of miles. Just need to run again. PT suggested a Couch to 5K type program.

    Makes sense. I have a Ossur brace for my knee. It is designed to wear doing arduous activity and should provide some separation at the meniscus joint to keep inflammation down and prevent/delay bone-on-bone. I need something with good cushion and stability.
    Have always worn Brooks, so am looking at the Addiction. Running store kid also suggested Hoka, Saucony, and Asics models which are supposed to provide similar cushioning and stability.
    Any suggestions? Please give me your views. I want/need to start getting out there again.
    Thanks!

    reflekteve wrote:
    This is not want you want to hear but if your current joint health requires you to wear a heavy duty hinged brace I would steer clear of high impact activities such as running. You don't want to risk worsening your knee issues. That will just put you on the fast track for a full knee replacement down the road. Walking seems more appropriate for your present situation. Braces introduce their own set of problems such as muscular atrophy and compensation patterns. The sooner you can discontinue using the knee the brace the better.
    Start slow and just do some walking first(anything goes, I've even used my old hunting gear boots for this

    I'm with reflekteve on this, skip running just do some walks to keep your leg muscles in shape and once you feel confident it won't affect your joint health - start slow. Regarding the shoe models - I'm personally prefer Saucony and Hoka out of this list, check which models feels comfortable(I'm usually using Kinvara 13 those days).
    Good luck with your recovery man, keep at it!

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