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<blockquote data-quote="daddaj" data-source="post: 175151" data-attributes="member: 6834"><p>UPS feet take a pounding, don't they? I highly recommend New Balance, they are lightweight yet plenty sturdy for the job. If feet are swelling to point your shoes feel tight, I suggest next width i.e. if your wear D width get E or EE. Wide range (no pun intended) of width sizes is another plus of New Balance. Since the job puts tremendous stress on your feet, purchase the premium insoles to replace the standard ones. Better yet if you can afford it get fitted for orthopaedic insoles. Constant impact may have caused trauma which may have changed shape of arches and/or to other part of the feet, and only fitted insoles will give your feet the support they need. Insurance may pay for custom insoles if your doctor says you need them, but that could send up a red flag. UPS may see you as potential worker's comp liability in near future, and probably try to get rid of you. If you find duration and intenity of pain is increasing, start thinking the worse, there maybe degenerative changes occurring and job is coming to an end. Keep track of all company doctor visits and diagnosis. Never, never, never make the suggestion, even as joke, you can no longer do the job. Let UPS say that, keep the ball in thier court. FWIW: The physical nature takes it toll on every joint and ligaments in your body but there four main areas more likely to undergo degenerative changes due to injury or repetitive stress; feet, knees, hips and back. On average, UPS drivers last only 16 years, notwithstanding everyone here believe they will make it to normal retirement pension rules. </p><p> </p><p>Some others things you should do to keep feet healthy, no jumping out of package car ( I know, I know, easier said). When you get home, soak your feet daily in Epson salt before showering (inexpensive treatment), an old therapeutic home remedy but still the best around. Remove your shoes and socks whenever possible during lunch break and massage feet at start and end of break. Also good way to use the 15 minute breaks. </p><p> </p><p>BTW: You can place your New Balance order through me, by......just kidding.</p><p> </p><p>Smokin' Joe</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="daddaj, post: 175151, member: 6834"] UPS feet take a pounding, don't they? I highly recommend New Balance, they are lightweight yet plenty sturdy for the job. If feet are swelling to point your shoes feel tight, I suggest next width i.e. if your wear D width get E or EE. Wide range (no pun intended) of width sizes is another plus of New Balance. Since the job puts tremendous stress on your feet, purchase the premium insoles to replace the standard ones. Better yet if you can afford it get fitted for orthopaedic insoles. Constant impact may have caused trauma which may have changed shape of arches and/or to other part of the feet, and only fitted insoles will give your feet the support they need. Insurance may pay for custom insoles if your doctor says you need them, but that could send up a red flag. UPS may see you as potential worker's comp liability in near future, and probably try to get rid of you. If you find duration and intenity of pain is increasing, start thinking the worse, there maybe degenerative changes occurring and job is coming to an end. Keep track of all company doctor visits and diagnosis. Never, never, never make the suggestion, even as joke, you can no longer do the job. Let UPS say that, keep the ball in thier court. FWIW: The physical nature takes it toll on every joint and ligaments in your body but there four main areas more likely to undergo degenerative changes due to injury or repetitive stress; feet, knees, hips and back. On average, UPS drivers last only 16 years, notwithstanding everyone here believe they will make it to normal retirement pension rules. Some others things you should do to keep feet healthy, no jumping out of package car ( I know, I know, easier said). When you get home, soak your feet daily in Epson salt before showering (inexpensive treatment), an old therapeutic home remedy but still the best around. Remove your shoes and socks whenever possible during lunch break and massage feet at start and end of break. Also good way to use the 15 minute breaks. BTW: You can place your New Balance order through me, by......just kidding. Smokin' Joe [/QUOTE]
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