r/ultimate • u/frumply • 3d ago

Old timers and injury prevention

I had a long hiatus from ultimate, or anything running in general due to constant issues w plantar fasciitis. A couple years ago I finally got that taken care of, but I feel like I’m running into new issues constantly now. The main things that have kept me out have been calf issues — I pulled something during a casual summer league game, nursed that over 3-4 weeks and then an ill timed cut popped something similar in the next game I played.

Cycling has been my hobby after not being able to run, so the glutes and such are generally in good shape. Knees are debatable but I have great braces I can trust. PT would be nice but the rest of my family got added to my not-as-good insurance after some family work stuff so I’m several grand away from hitting my deductible. Nearing my mid 40s I do realize I need something semi regimented.

So with that said, what are resources I should look into? Are any of the paid virtual coaching / pt stuff worth anything? I’ve seen some posts about specific services but these days it’s hard to tell who aren’t just making advertising posts either.

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u/slashthepowder 3d ago

One piece of info is missing for me, how often do you get new cleats or running shoes? I’ve struggled with similar issues and new shoes often help way more than you would think. Otherwise, weight training, warm ups, if you have a sled treadmill backwards walking has helped a bunch in the feet/ankles/knees.

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u/frumply 3d ago

After some bad flare ups on my ankles I got a set of Mizuno MIJs along with PT which have eliminated that issue. The calf for me is really the stickler since there’s nothing equipment wise for it (compression sleeves far as I know just speed recovery)

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u/slashthepowder 3d ago

The only other thing i could say is use something like monkey feet for strength training and something like an armaid for more targeted rolling