So I have been dealing with TOFP practically since starting Barefoot running in April of this year. Most of the time when it became more severe I would just back off and ice and then it would come back. However this past time it became an issue I spoke with my Fianceés mom who is a physical therapist and as soon as I started describing the issue she said to the effect “I think you are flexing your foot too much.” One of the things I have been focusing on is “lifting my feet” so that I am not pushing off. Within a day or two of making sure I was keeping my foot relaxed during activity the TOFP is just about gone. I just wanted to share this with others as I know many of us deal with this problem. I’m not saying it’s the only reason TOFP occurs but it seems to be the reason for me.
As I think has been echoed in most BFR instruction, it’s important to be relaxed.
As I think has been echoed in most BFR instruction, it’s important to be relaxed.