Table
5: General measures
to achieve successful recovery [15].
Maintain good
posture at all times. |
Avoid
Slouching. |
Good mattress
support and sleep posture. Medium or firm
mattress is recommended. Sleeping on
back or with pillow between legs. |
Avoid
waterbeds, thick pillow tops and soft sagging mattresses. Avoid sleeping
on stomach. |
Use of shock
absorbent shoes or an anti-fatigue mat, a footrest and limited standing. |
Avoid
high-heeled shoes or boots and excessive standing. |
Wearing shoes
with good arch support, arch supports or orthotics if needed. |
Consider
changing running shoes every 250 miles. |
Select home
exercises as prescribed by clinician. |
Avoid
self-prescribing home exercises. |