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  1. Chris Gi

    Training Program

    If your feet are getting tired maybe you need to assess your footwear.
  2. Chris Gi

    Tips for Uphill Walking or Hiking

    And bend your knees to the point that you almost have you bum on the ground.
  3. Chris Gi

    What do you do in between caminos?

    Love your video
  4. Chris Gi

    "RICE" therapy for walking (and other sport injuries) - - a myth?

    Maybe the "C" could stand for Compassion instead of Compression.
  5. Chris Gi

    To Those of you with New Hips

    Absolutely!!!!!
  6. Chris Gi

    Dodgy knee

    I had bi-lateral knee surgery last year and that ended my constant search for braces, wraps, K tape, pain killers etc. etc. Now at 80 I feel really ready for my next Camino - sadly to have been September of this year - hopefully next. Now if the rest of me was as good as my new knees - I would...
  7. Chris Gi

    Medical Insurance for US citizens

    We got ours through AAA here in the USA.
  8. Chris Gi

    Orthotics for Morton's Neuroma

    I see you are in Palm Springs. In San Diego we have The Good Feet Store in several locations. They are amazingly helpful with all sorts of foot problems. There maybe a store closer to PS but it might be worth the 2 hour drive to San Diego if not.
  9. Chris Gi

    Walking after knee replacement

    It really is very important to go through with all the Physical Therapy even though it hurts like the dickens. My physical therapist told me that P.T. also stands for PAIN and TORTURE!!!!! - got to get those knees straight as well as the 120+ degree bend.
  10. Chris Gi

    Walking after knee replacement

    I had both knees replaced in January and am planning to walk Camino Frances next year. I am back in training - up to 12 miles this past weekend. I don’t plan to walk more than 10 - 12 miles a day on the Camino. I am a couple of months shy of 80 so if I can do it then I am sure that you can. Make...
  11. Chris Gi

    Travel Insurance, Pre-existing Conditions

    Try AAA
  12. Chris Gi

    Shin Splints. . .Exercises and Tips to Help Reduce Risk

    Excellent advice 👍
  13. Chris Gi

    New Knees - User Experiences Please

  14. Chris Gi

    Torn Meniscus Experience

    I just got back from doing just over 200 miles on very sad knees and my amazing orthopedic surgeon made this happen for me. I am close to 80 and will get new knees and repairs to torn meniscus in January. We did the cortisone but also about a month prior he also injected a gel - sorry but this...
  15. Chris Gi

    Preparation to avoid some feet problems

    Love it. I just hope that I have done all he suggests as we set out next week.
  16. Chris Gi

    Medical first aid kit

    I love Salonpas patches ...... does anyone know if you can buy them in Spain?
  17. Chris Gi

    Ibuprofen side effects

    Exactly how much ibuprofen were you taking? That sounds to be a pretty horrific reaction.

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