Is there such a thing as a PT specializing in feet?
My hand therapist has been such a godsend compared to a "regular PT" when it comes to my wrist. Actually, she's an OT -- you can get hand therapy certification with either background. Her depth and breadth of knowledge is astounding. She knows a lot more about hands than any of the ortho surgeons I've ever talked to.
If you're starting to look at surgery as an option, maybe first investigate whether there's a PT in your area specializing in feet and lower leg ...
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05-23-2008, 06:33 AM #1
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Originally Posted by bounceswoosh
Try calling a few podiatrists and ask who they send their patients to for PT. Often the podiatrists will have us come to their offices and meet them, or sit in on an appointment with a patient we are seeing, so the docs really do have a good idea of how well they like the way a particular therapist works. And we in turn have a good idea of how the doc wants us to handle things.Last edited by KnottedYet; 05-23-2008 at 06:18 PM.
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05-23-2008, 02:18 PM #3
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Hi...for what its worth I had a severe bout of PF for about 6 months, I tried everything, custom orthotics, stretching exercises etc. Someone suggested Birkenstocks so while in the mall one day in agony I bought a pair. I wore them everyday from the time I got up til I went to bed. After three months I had no more pain and have not had a problem again (5 years ago). You have my sympathy its a horrible pain, I hope you find relief fast!
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