Community experiences
Explore 635 community discussions about physical therapy & foot exercises, with 1,746 replies preserved in the archive.
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I joined this group back in early June as God is my witness I developed PF in my left heel rather suddenly. It hurt like a b**** and I could barely walk. My heel was tender to touch…
Anyone know a good/great bunion surgeon in the dc or Baltimore md area? I wish i had done it a few years ago but i didn’t and it got worse and hurts every day and multiple bone spurs…
So after 1 year and 1 month my foot is still killing me. Some days worse that others. So at this point is it “ just the way it is”? Now I am just considered chronic. I never in my…
Rehab question. I developed PF about 7 months ago and didn't take it seriously enough at first reading that it often goes away with a bit of rest. It did get a bit better and then…
What are people using for around the house shoes to support plantar partial tear and plantar fas. Any recommendations please. Archie slides and thongs are too high arch and cause…
Anyone have the procedure called TenJetHydrocisiom done to eliminate PF pain? Description below: The TenJet procedure is a minimally invasive treatment for chronic plantar fasciitis…
Has anyone tried the Koprez sleeve? So tempted to try but would live some feedback. Shared post Vito Rullo Hello everyone I joined this chat because I honestly have no idea where to…
What do you all recommend to have for surgery ? Shared post Natasha Guthrie Has anyone found anything new that helps Shared post Susie Burleson I was finally diagnosed as "Plantar…
I’m hoping that I will get the call soon for the date of my surgery, it’s been 9 months since I am waiting. Any advice what to ask at the pre op appointment? I was told that it could…
I had a fusion of my big toe end of April , i had issues with the prominent hardware on the top of my foot, unable to or anything that touched it , at the end of the day the area of…
Shared post from Ayurveda by Curejoy No photo description available. Ayurveda by Curejoy Sunshine is not just a source of light but a powerful natural medicine. Spending just 20…
In pain since Feb I've given up now and accepted pain Shared post Karen Finklestein I am a teacher and today I went into school to help with a new student activity. I did a ton of…
Anyone else battle with swelling? Did the injection, still in pain. Dr prescribed me meloxicam and my foot is still swollen. Anyone have any tips for relief? Shared post Wendy Baker…
Has anyone found anything new that helps Shared post Brad Green So after 1 year and 1 month my foot is still killing me. Some days worse that others. So at this point is it “ just the…
Its amazing how stuff heals! Still having an issue with shoes going on top of my foot as top of my foot is extremely sensitive but the incision looks great and can barely tell! 6…
Hi everyone! I’m looking for experiences and advice from people who have had revision surgery on the big toe/MTP I joint, especially from other runners. I had both feet operated on in…
This is what my foot is like when I push my bunion in versus weight bearing. My foot collapses down, my bunion is flexible. I don’t have a lot of pain but it’s very uncomfortable and…
⭐️ UPDATED TO ADD POST-OP PICS 6 DAYS AFTER SURGERY .. VERY SWOLLEN (SAUSAGE TOES 🐷) BUT OK OTHERWISE ⭐️ St Petersburg, FL: Yesterday i had my MIS Austin/Akin bunionectomy plus a…
I’m having surgery, MIS on Thursday. My husband wants to golf the following Tuesday. Can I cut him loose?? Shared post Carol Knowlton-Chirko I know some in this group did both feet…
Maybe it will help.. Shared post from Taichi.zidong May be an image of text that says 'Foot pain Common causes of foot pain: Top Sprains/ strains Osteoarthritis Tendonitis Gout Toes…
4 weeks of having my feet wrapped and heels of my feet are cracked so bad and neglected lol. Any recommended healing lotions or oils? Shared post Sheelagh Coghlan Does anyone have a…
Thought this was funny May be an image of chipmunk and text that says '|didn'tthink I didn't think wearing orthopedic shoes would help, butl stand corrected.' Shared post Angela Dan I…
As an osteopath who has spent the last 10 years treating PF, I thought I'd share with you some of the resources that I often give to patients. Hope you find it useful (made for…
Just recently confirmed I have PF and the podiatrist recommended changing my footwear first before going down Orthotics and cortisone shots and shock therapy of whatever Can I ask for…
6 months post-op update - Scarf and akin osteotomy to big toe and 2nd pip fusion. Did couch to 5k in May and June (did 5k park run on 20th June) was still having some discomfort. Ran…
Ugh super frustrating. I haven't found a shoe that feels good or fits well!! First I ordered these in my size but wide, my middle toe is longer so it was pressing against the front of…
How many people have tried going gluten free and also zero sugar to see if it helps the inflammation? I keep hearing that healing could be delayed by the inflammation if your body is…
At what point do people decide to go with surgery? I’m going on 17 months with PF. Two podiatrists, every splint/brace/boot/insole/tape, lasers, stretching, shots, you name it. I had…
Does anyone have such bad pain from plantar fasciitis that it radiates into your leg bones. Femur and hips to be exact? I work 12hr shifts and sometimes I barely get a chance to sit…
Anyone use one of these? Borrowed from my friend and today has been a relief! Going to buy one for sure! Edit....i should mention you can tip it up forward to massage the calfs. May…