billbennettoz
Veteran Poster
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances 2013
Camino Portuguese 2014
Via di Francesco 2015
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People are amazing, aren't they Rachael? I am constantly amazed at the courage and determination of some people walking the Camino.I saw a guy with metal pins and all sticking out of one knee and a brace somewhat like yours on the other. He was moving slowly, and took very small steps. I took my hat off to him figuratively speaking.
Good idea - I find it a nuisance having to empty out my pockets for coins etc when I go through the scanners. I know it's necessary, but... so if I take the brace on the Camino, I'll have to drop my daks and take the brace off!!The doctor should be able to give you a note regarding the brace. My wife had a hip implant that sets off the airport alarms and carries a special medical card showing that she has an implant.
Thank you for this info - That's a long way, from Seville. So it's somewhat comforting to know that it can be done!Hi Bill
My wife and I came upon a Dutch couple while walking the Via de la Plata this past spring. She was wearing a similar brace as you have described. He had one knee operation to replace one knee and was buying time taking pain killers before he knew he would have to get the other knee operated on. Both walked the entire distance from Seville to Santiago.
At the time my wife was struggling with her own knee issues but these proved to be muscle spasms due to some leg work she had done prior to our own walk.
They both had worked as hospitaleros a number of times and told me pilgrims with knee braces are more common than most people expect.
So you will be in good company when you walk the Portuguese route next spring.
Hi Bill - I've solved your daks problem at the airport scanning point ... just wear your favourite Swannies shorts and all will be fine! It's definitely 'The Way' to go!Good idea - I find it a nuisance having to empty out my pockets for coins etc when I go through the scanners. I know it's necessary, but... so if I take the brace on the Camino, I'll have to drop my daks and take the brace off!!
I think there are laws against entering countries with shorts that skimpy Jenny!Hi Bill - I've solved your daks problem at the airport scanning point ... just wear your favourite Swannies shorts and all will be fine! It's definitely 'The Way' to go!
Cheers - Jenny
Not when you're entering Bali, Bill - then you'd be overdressed in those shorts! Cheers, JennyI think there are laws against entering countries with shorts that skimpy Jenny!
Hi Julian - I'm doing about 5kms a day. I'm just about to go out now in fact!Bill, how many KM have you been able to walk these past few days, now you're getting used to your bionics ?
haha - yes, I guess so Jenny. I'd have to do some "twerking" to justify it!!Not when you're entering Bali, Bill - then you'd be overdressed in those shorts! Cheers, Jenny
Thanks Saramago - I'll check them out. This Donjoy brace though is pretty swish. And it cost me a decent whack too, so it better damn well work!PS if you go with the SmartCrutches they may be less expensive through Amazon but I'd check the site first. Amazing poles to take the weight off during recovery. Just like trekking poles.
Do you speak Portuguese?
That is another reason that I am a fan of Pacer Poles. They encourage an upright, heads-up posture! That works well for everyone with a tendency to curl into a backpacker's crouch. The Aarn pack with front pockets also aids a vertical posture because the balance pockets keep one from feeling the need to lean into the pack straps. On some early caminos I had some real neck aches from drifting into bad posture as the day progressed and I became fatigued. I think the end of the day is when many are most prone to injury. I believe that the last hour causes more wear and tear than the first four hours. I have taken to stopping after about six hours, though I realize that is a limit for me, not for everyone. Six hours will cover a very decent twelve miles (20 km), get me a bed (apologies to all who find I have taken their bed), leave me time to do laundry and sightseeing, allow a siesta, and keep me in shape to walk the next day.Certainly posture becomes an issue with Parkinson's
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The SmartCrutch is designed to help you get through injuries, not replace hiking poles. For instance, they have helped me from an 8/20 injury as mentioned above , still recovering and in PT still, next a rays Dec 3. Three months already and working hard at recovery. Traditional crutches too tippy. Not designed to replace hiking poles but to get you through recovery when you can put pressure on a lower limb but need to have mobility. They will be saved afterwards for who knows what will come in the future, making the expense worthwhile . I'm two months on in the spring.
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