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Originally Posted by newbie
Being flat footed, ill probably have it for good in one way or another, but as long as it's not debilitating.....
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PF has nothing to do with being flat footed. 99% of soft tissue injuries to the lower limb are the result of poor biomechanics or overuse.
If you are already following a sensible workout program (gradual progressions/overload, rest & recovery, variety, etc) then check your biomechanics.
As for running... keep your shoulders over your hips and your foot contacts under your hips. Also, land flat footed. As you move from a jog to a sprint you land higher up on the balls of your feet...this happens naturally
Running is natural, your body does the right thing if you let it. Reaching foward and trying to stay on the ball of your feet are the two biggest contributers to PF, shin splints and hamstring tears.
Reaching and pointing your toes (trying to stay on the balls of your feet) result in foot touchdowns being far ahead of the center of mass. Therefore, your body pust pull itself over its vertical axis (which is very stressful) before it can push/take off. When it comes to locomotion, the body was design to push not pull.
HTH... good luck with your recovery.