How important is toe flexibility - may lose after surgery
Former Member
Hi, so I already posted about my potential bone spur surgery in my toes--lots of views but no responses. I am very hesitant to go through with it, since I fear it will greatly impact swimming. INitially, I'm sure I won't be able to use my beloved fins (no, I don't use them the entire workout, but get a super workout when I do use them for 25% of the workout) Even worse, doc says I will lose toe flexibility - won't be able to point toes (big toe and little toe). It took me over a year to get my ankles/toes flexible after running for 25 years--does anyone know how this will affect my kick if I lose that flexibility? Thanks.
I’ve never heard about any effects of toe flexibility on kicking. Ankle flexibility is important to get the feet into a streamlined propulsive position. I would think you would be better off with stiff toe rather then flexible ones. Similar to fins, where a rigid fins are faster than flexible ones.
I’ve never heard about any effects of toe flexibility on kicking. Ankle flexibility is important to get the feet into a streamlined propulsive position. I would think you would be better off with stiff toe rather then flexible ones. Similar to fins, where a rigid fins are faster than flexible ones.
