Cycling Orthotics

[M_A_Martin]

Hello all.
Just back from an orthopod appt. Evidently the ankle surgery and the knee surgery have changed my required orthotic shape. The doc has written a script for both regular and cycling orthotics.

My question: Where's the best place to get cycling specific orthotics? (Actual location of the place is immaterial, I travel occasionally...)

Thanks!

Ginger

[Tom]

Mine did a nice job.

[M_A_Martin]

Hey, I'll be out your way for the open house. Hmmm

I've only found one ankle guy who rides, and he moved out of Michigan...so i'm left without.

[Dekonick]

I have the same problem. Cant seem to find a pod. anywhere in MD who bikes. So far have called around and asked multiple doc's and no luck.

I think I read somewhere about Lance using a MD in Boulder Colo. and liking his orthotics - and he does mail order from what I hear (sends you a pkg to step on and mail back?) but I cant find his name anywhere!

[eddief]

http://www.wellfeet.com/

He has about 5 bikes hanging in his office. He must be good.

[Bruce K]

M-A

If you get over this way Foot Fitness in Middletown (almost Newport), RI. This is Bill Peterson of Perterson Orthotic fame and he does a great job.

He has done orthotics for Navigators and Saturn Teams and riders such as Bobby Julich, Tim Johnson, and Lyn Bissette.

Not cheap, but I like mine a lot. One of the things I like is that he takes into consideration the brand and model of shoe that you will be wearing when cycling.

You can look at mine at Open House.

BK

[Tom]

Excellent doc. I broke the middle toe on the left sled the Wednesday before a Sunday marathon. I go the office and say "I think I broke my toe and I want to run a marathon Sunday." He takes Xrays, goes out and looks at them, comes back and beams "Right to both!" It was just a chip fracture so he showed me how to tape it up and then solemnly says "It might be a little uncomfortable." I had to laugh.

Added comment: Baldauf's tough to get an appointment with. He's generally very busy and it's a long lead time.

[BarryG]

M-A, if you're going to be in the Albany area, you might want to give Garrick Dardini a call at Steiner's Sports (www.steinerssports.com 518-427-2406). He specializes in custom cycling orthotics and bike fitting.

Barry