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.
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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.
You're right, ankle flex is very important and when I wear fins, it keeps toes straight, so it may be beneficial in the end. Thx.
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.
You're right, ankle flex is very important and when I wear fins, it keeps toes straight, so it may be beneficial in the end. Thx.
