Community experiences
Explore 635 community discussions about physical therapy & foot exercises, with 1,746 replies preserved in the archive.
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Does anybody have any exercises to strengthen top of the foot they got from pt? Toe lifts without anything are just range of motion exercises and dont strengthen top of foot and pt…
1. How long did you have stitches? 2. How long will I have the gauze and ace bandages on? 3. My 2nd post-op appt will be 3 weeks after my surgery- I am assuming I will get my stitches…
Can anyone shed some light on what they think this might be? It started a lump between my toe and has kept growing, now under the ball. It’s sometimes saw after I work out and it can…
10 weeks post op… I went to my first physio yesterday and expressed my concerns with my limited movement post op.My foot is still really stiff…anyone else have the same problem? And…
Hi , ive been suffering over 2 years with PF and bone spur, tried everything physio, PRP injections, shockwave treatment, 4 lots of steroid injections, special shoes, boot,I saw my…
Has anyone had excruciating heel pain but no bone spur or fracture on that heel? I've been seen by my podiatrist. Got the inserts last week, bought hokas, been doing the stretches and…
I am 10 weeks post op. I can now wear a sneaker. But if I am on my feet more than two hours I get pain on the side of my foot and ankle. I have been doing pt is this normal? Are there…
Has anyone had a plantar fibroma before and had it fixed without removal? When im not pregnant, I seem to have fasciitis, but when im pregnant like right now, the fasciitis goes away…
New to this group. I’ve had a rough journey with PF that’s lasted over a year. I’ve tried multiple expensive shoes and inserts that friends and coworkers have recommended, physical…
Hi,new to the group, I would like to know what technical name for this is, the second toe on both feet is bent, the left one bends to the left and the right one bends to the right as…
Hello all! I saw a new podiatrist last Monday 4/13. He suggested PowerStep inserts, prescribed a 7 day course of prednisone, calf stretches 2x a day and meloxicam that I start today…
I am flatfoot and have PF...my Podiatrist suggested insoles, NSAID cream and calf exercises...Its been about 2 weeks and those suggestions have helped however, I still get a burning…
Y'all I'm going to end up losing my job with the USPS if I can't figure this out! I walk 8-10 miles a day and the pain in my heels is excruciating! I've been to an initial appointment…
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7 1/2 weeks after bunion correction and mtp big toe fusion, I'm ditching my crutches and boot No physio required and cleared to walk 'normally' in my new extra wide Hoka Bondi 9…
Summer Shoes/Sandals with Toe Nail Fungus - The warmer weather is approaching. Those of you who’ve had issues last summer, what type of shoes/sandals did you wear in the summer? I’ve…
Question about the Heath Hills development. I know we're all sick of talking about it, but it's so important. What is being done, if anything, to fight this through litigation? Is the…
I am 5 days post op. So far so good. Few things to complain about but it won't fix anything. I'm headed in to get my cast put on today. Here's the questions. When I'm sleeping my foot…
I am 11 days out from bunion surgery correction along with a gastroc slide and osteotomy on first & second toe. I have been elevating and icing as much as I can throughout the day…
I Believe I was misdiagnosed with plantar fasciitis and that it is actually heel fat pad syndrome. Which explains why all the exercises and all the extra things have never worked for…
First time posting in this group, just want to share what I learned not to do when I had foot issues years ago. I know PF pain can be unbearable and stop your life in its tracks…
These are great and my go to all day long. When I get up in the morning I slip them on and no hobbling. I continue to do stretches and strengthening exercises. I got these at Walmart…
Hi new to this group, been dealing with PF for about a year now. Between, toe yoga, toe and foot stretching, Brooks tennis shoes, Dansko dress shoes for work, and padded socks I can…
Big toe nerve pain? I have a small bunion on my left foot which causes me a lot of foot pain. I went and saw a podiatrist when the outer edge of my big toe became numb and my pain got…
I’m really sorry how gross this is but I’m freaking out! This all developed within 3 weeks. Tomorrow is doc appt I’m praying it’s not diabetic related or even nerve damage and just a…
Today renewed my belief that PF and Mortons Neuroma are manageable. I've had definite improvement from foot and leg strengthening and stretching plus Altras and toe socks but have…
Hi - i have PF and a neuroma. I have done stretching, ice, splints, Vibit,etc. for 5weeks. No real improvement. I also have Hoka Giralto(?), Arachi, NB 1080s - wonder if these have…
I've had plantar fasciitis off and on for over two years. Saw my podiatrist today and learned I now have developed achilles tendonitis and the beginning stage of a neuroma in this…
Does anyone have Morton’s neuroma? What has helped you? I feel like I’m walking on a marble and it’s driving me crazy, not to mention it hurts.
I’ve been dealing with plantar fasciitis in both feet for about 14 months now, and it’s honestly exhausting. It came out of nowhere one day while I was walking outside, and it just…