Been a hiking hellion this week - Monday, county open space to scout a hike, with a friend, for the WI group, Tuesday, Burnt Mesa for a ranger led hike, in honor of National Parks Week, to various Indian ruins, Wednesday, friend and I led the WI hike and had a great time - saw clematis and valerian blooming. Tomorrow, there's another ranger led National Parks Week hike, this time at Tsankawi. I have a podiatrist appointment in the afternoon but the hike starts early enough that I'll be able to go on it.
Hanger is really expensive. It's unbelievable what this Richie-type brace costs my insurance. It needs a slight adjustment which means a long drive to downtown Albuquerque. The brace seems to be helping my foot somewhat - there is no longer a sore spot above and behind my ankle. There is still some ankle pain and swelling but less.
Now, the dilemma is where to get new orthotics. Physical therapist in Albuquerque finally answered my emails and could make 4 pairs for $120. Would require a trip to Albuquerque. I'm going to ask the podiatrist tomorrow if I should get the same 3/4 length UCBL orthotics again or do I need forefoot correction which would require a full length orthotic. My forefoot problem (pain and swelling between 2nd and 3rd metatarsal - alleviated by podiatrist padding insole bottom) could be caused by the orthotics being stretched out. Walking and hiking are best for my bones so I need to keep my feet in working order.
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