An ortho with some experience of running (or a doctor who is a running enthusiast) may be more helpful. I did not seek any medical help. I am running less now (not due to underpronation) and not feeling the pain (I guess I am more used to my shoes now). All the best.

Thanks so much for the elaborate info and suggestions. I know about the website and have spent some time there; will join the forum later.

I am running little these days anyway. Will see an expert later.

The gait analysis was not videographed.

Will email you later if I need more help.

The shoe you mentioned may not be in selling in Delhi, in all probability.

Thank you once again.

Just stumbled upon this blog – Let me see if I can answer some of your questions

I am not sure what king of GAIT analysis you had , if it was recorded and played back in slow motion – did you see your feet landing on the outside and truning inward later.

The problems you have mentioned will stay for quite some time as you are starting to run again – however you can reduce your injuries by chosing the right shoe and training properly.

I am a underpronator my self and I had to go through three pair of shoes before I finally decided on my current one.

I use a Saucony Triumph 6 and its a neutral shoe with cushinoing . See if you can find this in Delhi .

I would also recomment you to joing this forum

http://www.runnersforum.co.uk/

Lot of good info . Its primarily UK focussed but can give you a lot of information.

TK CR

Dhruv

UK

Will try all the tips sooner or later; I do stretch but probably less than I should/could.

I am quite comfortable with the weight. Was 58 kgs last year; presently 65 kgs only (165 cm height).

You will be able to squat sooner than later given your determination. Amen!

A member on my group blog (Fitness Fervor) has suggested me the name of an expert and I may visit him soon. I am planning to change my shoes.

And I am not really back to blogging on this blog. I was publishing this post with a back date (this letter is dated Sep 08) and was thinking it may not show up in the RSS reader!

Here’s what helped:

1. Stretch – before running. Really. Stretch those calf muscles.
2. Try and lose a few kilos. It helps.
3. Change shoes every 6 months.
4. Use orthotics or most definitely shoe inserts, they definitely help.
5. Run in short spurts till you make your legs strong enough to carry you through.
6. Do machine weights that strengthen your knee and leg muscles.

I had heel spurs and they stopped bothering after I lost a few pounds and exercised. In September, I went through arthroscopy for a cartilage tear. Took me physical therapy and patience so I can walk and dance normally again. Well, almost normally. I still can’t squat completely, but I’ll get there.

Hope that helped.