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what happens if my phsiotherapy doesnt work?

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roxydog2011
roxydog2011

hi all,ive had plantar fascilitis since about july last year and been taking tablets to try and combat the pain,i am due to have physio in about 5 weeks,what happens if it doesnt work?is it something i will have to live with?

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  • Gilly74
    Gilly74

    Posted

    Hi , I have been treating this condition for a number of years with a combination of physiotherapy modalities calf stretches, taping and orthotics. For many this works, for some it doesn't and the problem is really stubborn. I have recently invested in a shockwave machine ESWT which I am finding is really effective in this condition regardless of how stubborn it is. If you would like any more info about what treatment maybe appropriate please let me know. I am a physio who has worked for the NHS and privately for 14 years.
  • pedro1967
    pedro1967

    Posted

    Hi

    I had ultrasound therapy at hospital tail end of last year after having PF for 5 months, it helped me along with heel /feet massages by physio

    Unfortunately it had flared up again this weekend and now arranging to see my GP to begin the whole frustrating process again

  • chrisw10
    chrisw10

    Posted

    Don't worry too much, if the physiotherapist is unable to help they may refer you to a podiatrist for orthotics or some sort of foot inserts to take the pressure off. When I had this I found rolling my foot over a frozen plastic bottle of water helped massage it and helped reduce the inflammation.
  • pedro1967
    pedro1967

    Posted

    Was referred to orthotics last oct they gave me insoles that helped take pressure of my feet

    The physio did help

    returned to work gradually , been back full time for three weeks but unfortunately the PF returned with a vengeance this weekend

    returned to consult my gp who said that in all probability my plantar hadnt healed fully and all the pressure on my feet had taken its toil

    was informed by specialists last year that I had a severe case of PF but eventually my feet would be ok, at the time couldnt give me time frame as every case is different

    Gp has referred me back to physio to start the whole process again

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