Alan > wrote:

>On Sun 06 Jul 2008 16:49:34, Steve Pope wrote:

>> (My biomechanics guy admonished me "don't walk around the
>> house barefoot!" and damned if he isn't absolutely correct,
>> in my case.)

>I would guess that walking barefoot upsets the strike of the foot as
>well as shifting the body backwards when standing on accout of the
>missing heel. Right?

>To say nothing of the extra impact you get from no cushioning by a
>shoes.

It all depends on the individual. In my case, wearing shoes
(of the right sort) reduces motion at the joint that is
not functioning normally. It also reduces the chances of
re-injury. It's a good deal all around.

Steve