AndyC
09-18-2003, 05:01 PM
First of all hello forum! :)
Ok, I've been wondering about this for a while. Basically i've got flat feet and i heard from a friend that it's a possible 'disadvantage' in any sport, although i'm not exactly sure what those are as he wasn't too specific. Something concerned with speed of movement iirc.
Anyhow I'm more concerned as to whether it could cause any damage to my legs. I practice CLF and when doing horse stance we get told that you should be able to see your toes peeking out in front of your knees. However, this isnt the case for me as i wouldn't be able to maintain my balance if i tried to shift my weight, and hence my knees backward. Basically is it possible that my knees or any other part of my legs could end up 'damaged' over a long period of training?
Also what type of footwear would be recommended for training? I ended up getting shin splints recently from skipping (jump rope) barefooted. After being told i was flat footed i was told to get some appropriate footwear. In a trainer store i was told that running shoes wouldn't be suitable so i ended up getting a pair of adidas delta X. However, it seems like there is still slight pain in my shins :( should i be switching to running shoes for proper foot support?
Ok, I've been wondering about this for a while. Basically i've got flat feet and i heard from a friend that it's a possible 'disadvantage' in any sport, although i'm not exactly sure what those are as he wasn't too specific. Something concerned with speed of movement iirc.
Anyhow I'm more concerned as to whether it could cause any damage to my legs. I practice CLF and when doing horse stance we get told that you should be able to see your toes peeking out in front of your knees. However, this isnt the case for me as i wouldn't be able to maintain my balance if i tried to shift my weight, and hence my knees backward. Basically is it possible that my knees or any other part of my legs could end up 'damaged' over a long period of training?
Also what type of footwear would be recommended for training? I ended up getting shin splints recently from skipping (jump rope) barefooted. After being told i was flat footed i was told to get some appropriate footwear. In a trainer store i was told that running shoes wouldn't be suitable so i ended up getting a pair of adidas delta X. However, it seems like there is still slight pain in my shins :( should i be switching to running shoes for proper foot support?