I am frustrated by PT clinics wanting to limit a PT session to 30 or 40 minutes.
I am frustrated by PT clinics wanting to limit a PT session to 30 or 40 minutes. How long are the sessions you have had or currently having?
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I return to my podiatrist Friday for my re-check, after stretching, using the night splint and taking meloxicam.
I return to my podiatrist Friday for my re-check, after stretching, using the night splint and taking meloxicam. He'll decide then if I need a shot. I do feel like it has improved…
I'm just feeling really defeated with my recovery at the moment.
I'm just feeling really defeated with my recovery at the moment. My physio even said to me in our session yesterday, what happened to me was not normal and shouldn't have happened…
Hi! I am six weeks post op and I have been walking in recovery shoe. I have been given the go ahead to walk…
Hi! I am six weeks post op and I have been walking in recovery shoe. I have been given the go ahead to walk without it. Please give me your advice about footwear, techniques…
Can you walk in these type of night splints?
Can you walk in these type of night splints? I have to get up to use the rest room, but most, you get up and walk on them they fall or lose the secureness of them. I know you can walk…
Recovery update after my June 2025 bunion repair - Lapiplasty with correction of the bunion with Calcaneal…
Recovery update after my June 2025 bunion repair - Lapiplasty with correction of the bunion with Calcaneal Bone Graft and lesser toe corrections. Non-weight bearing for 4 weeks to…
I have parted ways with my surgical boot!
I have parted ways with my surgical boot! Enter Hoka trainer. Very comfy. I need to learn to walk again. Physical therapy here I come!
So here is my story.
So here is my story. I have had plantar fasciitis for about 20 months in both feet. Tried every gimmick offered and nothing worked. Had cortisone shots last November and helped a…
Hi I've been told by hospital doctor I need shock wave therapy on my feet and has referred me to Physio for…
Hi I've been told by hospital doctor I need shock wave therapy on my feet and has referred me to Physio for shockwave therapy, but Physio from my local hospital don't do it, no…
I have always liked Teva sandals, I messaged them and got this prompt reply.
I have always liked Teva sandals, I messaged them and got this prompt reply. This is for UK customers. Although we are unable to provide any medical advice, it sounds like you may…
Recovery update after my June 11, 2025 bunion repair (Lapiplasty with correction of the bunion with Calcaneal…
Recovery update after my June 11, 2025 bunion repair (Lapiplasty with correction of the bunion with Calcaneal Bone Graft and lesser toe corrections): Non-weight bearing for 4 weeks to…
I had post op #3 yesterday.
I had post op #3 yesterday. To say I'm so disappointed with my healing is an understatement. Left foot was done in May 2025, it feels great. No pain, range of motion in my big toe is…
Hi I've been told off hospital doctor I need shock wave therapy on my feet and has referred me to Physio for…
Hi I've been told off hospital doctor I need shock wave therapy on my feet and has referred me to Physio for shockwave therapy, but Physio from my local hospital don't do it, no…
Plantar fasciitis with multiple treatments for 15 years.
Plantar fasciitis with multiple treatments for 15 years. Just got steroid injections. It cleared the pain up all except for where my heel spur is in my left foot. The insoles make me…
Ok, well, so much for the cortisone treatment.
Ok, well, so much for the cortisone treatment. It worked amazingly well until it didn't and now I'm in more pain. My only relief from the pain was walking in my floopi thongs as they…
So after battling with PF for the last 15 months, I finally did it!
So after battling with PF for the last 15 months, I finally did it! Plantar fasciotomy, heel spur removal and scar tissue removal. New foot is the best Christmas gift ever. I've tried…
Anyone in NY found a Dr.
Anyone in NY found a Dr. or treatment that worked for you... battling PF for 2+ years. I've been doing PT for 2 years, lots of cortisone, ice, different expensive sneakers, inserts…
Recovery update after my June 11, 2025 bunion repair (Lapiplasty - correction of the bunion with Calcaneal…
Recovery update after my June 11, 2025 bunion repair (Lapiplasty - correction of the bunion with Calcaneal Bone Graft and lesser toe corrections): NW bearing for 4 weeks to walking in…
I had right foot surgery (tarsometatarsal and intercuneiform fusion, bunionectomy, metatarsal weil osteotomy)…
I had right foot surgery (tarsometatarsal and intercuneiform fusion, bunionectomy, metatarsal weil osteotomy) on November 3rd. I have been out of the boot since December 25th. It was…
Post op 6 weeks and just had the pin removed from additional work done on my second toe.
Post op 6 weeks and just had the pin removed from additional work done on my second toe. Quite possibly the most painful experience of my life Told the movement will come back. Can…
I received a cortisone shot this past Thursday and not seeing any results!
I received a cortisone shot this past Thursday and not seeing any results! My foot hurts so bad to walk and even burns on the back of my upper heel. Any thoughts to my next step? I've…
When cortisone finally stopped working I went with the next best thing.
When cortisone finally stopped working I went with the next best thing. Had my first shockwave treatment today. He said I will prob need 4-5 treatments. Obviously we hope this works…
PF diagnosed in 2015.
PF diagnosed in 2015. Custom orthotics + PT off/on for a year. 2016 PF partial rupture in right foot. Boot for 3 months. 2017 - 8k spent in PT, shockwave, acupuncture. No…
My PT recommended a night splint sock but I couldn't find one that would fit me.
My PT recommended a night splint sock but I couldn't find one that would fit me.
I just went to a podiatrist and he said I have calcification around the heel spur.
I just went to a podiatrist and he said I have calcification around the heel spur. I'm in so much pain. I am doing the frozen water bottle rolling, tennis ball rolling, the stretches…
I had lapiplasty and akin osteotomy on 1/15 of this year.
I had lapiplasty and akin osteotomy on 1/15 of this year. These were taken at my 6 week appointment. My great toe looks raised and almost rotated towards my pinky. Anybody else’s…
I've had severe toenail fungus for 18 years!
I've had severe toenail fungus for 18 years! I've tried everything. Finally this year, i feel like I'm seeing huge improvement. - castor oil, tea tree, tinactin cream and Jublia. Wow…
What are your thoughts?
What are your thoughts? Haven't had surgery just yet as it's my last option. Went to physical therapy and therapist recommended the HOKA shoes and Bunion Relief & Toe Corrector. What…
I have parted ways with this sucker!
I have parted ways with this sucker! Enter Hoka trainer. Very comfy. I need to learn to walk again. PT here I come.
I've been doing this for few days so far and I think it's actually helping!
I've been doing this for few days so far and I think it's actually helping! PF since last July. I'm using a massage gun in this exact area. Crossing fingers that it's the holy grail…