Sunday, December 28, 2008

My health insurance

I was suffering a mild pain in my right leg. After consulting a sports injury doctor, he pinpointed my problem. There was a slight difference between my left and right leg. It was all visible by looking at my old pair of running shoes.
Check out the extra wear on my right shoe.

I used Reebok Torrent Elite IV for the past 1.5 years. It has covered more than 1000 kms now. The doc immediately suggested me to change the shoes. Though the shoes look good from the outside, the actual cushioning inside the shoe has died. So, for a runner, it is always recommended to change his shoe after 1000 kms of running. I was also given some stretching exercises which will correct my right leg. 
When you catch cold, of fall ill, you go to a doctor, he will use his stethoscope, thermometer check your health and will prescribe you some medicines. You go to a medical shop, buy them, follow the prescribed dose, and get healthy again. 
This doctor also gave me a prescription, not of medicines, but shoes which suit my leg. 
Instead of a medical shop, I went to a shoe shop, checked out the shoes, and picked up the Adidas shoe. The shoe cost me a lot, but Its ok, that's my health insurance. 





1 comment:

  1. Which sports injury doctor did you consult?

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