- Time of past OR future Camino
- Frances in 2016, Portuguese in 2017, and Frances again in 2018. Madrid to Ponferrada 2019.
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I suppose I could pick them up in Spain if I needed them?
They will be expensive, and the choice will be limited to simple elastic supports. Actual medical equipment places are limited to the major cities.I suppose I could pick them up in Spain
Hi ChitoThis is my first time Walking the Camino. I am in my sixties and in good health. I just purchased the ASO ankle support brace and wondered if it's suggested that I also get something to protect my knees? Thanks
Thanks AnnieHi Chito
For my 2cents worth .
Do you use walking poles ? They really are an asset. for knees, stability and overall. Give you that 'bit extra' help going up and act as a brake coming down. Steady you through the slippery bits too!
Many farmacias in Spain carry supports , although may not be specialised to the individual.
Keep in mind what your backpack will weigh if you take everything of the 'just in case' variety.
You really can buy in Spain 'almost' everything you may forget .
Buen Camino
Annie
And if you do develop a problem, be willing to stop and rest for a few days if necessary - it's not a race. A couple of times on my three caminos I have taken a bus or taxi to the next town and stopped to recuperate rather than push on in worrying pain and perhaps put an end to my camino. There are no rules, you do what suits you!
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