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[coconutt]

Just started in the or, and my back and hips are absolutely killing me! As a floor nurse, I was on my feet plenty but never had to stand for prolonged periods. Plus, I was walking on carpeted floors mostly, not concrete-based floors. I have Dansko clogs currently, and they are not cutting it. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated!

[mikethern]

Try running shoes with gel inserts.

[brewerpaul]

See if your OR will allow Crocs or similar shoes (the Airwalk ones from Payless Shoes are nearly as good and half the price). Add a pair of these:

http://superfeet.com/store/ (the Easy Fit variety).

I find this combo to be excellent and I know whereof I speak: before starting in the OR in June, I was a Podiatrist for nearly 30 years.

BTW-- the Superfeet prefab orthotics are the best ones I've found yet. I used them in my Podiatry practice for people who needed orthotic control, but not badly enough to need expensive custom molded orthoses. They'll work well in most any shoe.

[coconutt]

Thanks for the suggestions!

[NancyJane85]

Coconutt

I've been in the OR for 5 years. I thought I'd die my hips, back and feet hurt so badly when I started. Orthotics, support hose (sheer energy) and sleeping with a pillow between my legs did it for me!