Podiatrist or orthopedic doctor

[Anonymous]

I am 48yr old had ankle surgery as a kid. Now I have heel pain and looks like developing plantar fasciitis. Who should I see ortho specialist in foot or podiatrist.

[Anonymous]

You should see a manual physical therapist who will work on your calf to resolve your plantar fasciitis

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You should see a manual physical therapist who will work on your calf to resolve your plantar fasciitis

Agree. I thought I need to see a dr before a physical therapist to get a diagnosis so asking who to go to.
OP

[Anonymous]

I suffer from plantar fasciitis and strongly recommend NOT going to a podiatrist. They will try to give you a shot to numb the pain and sell you orthotics. Not actually treat it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I suffer from plantar fasciitis and strongly recommend NOT going to a podiatrist. They will try to give you a shot to numb the pain and sell you orthotics. Not actually treat it.

Ok hope you are feeling better. Can you recommend what treatment your received.

[Anonymous]

Podiatrists are quacks.

[Anonymous]

Dr. Davis is an orthopedist and awesome: https://www.orthooic.com/blog/foot-and-ankle-treatment/

[Anonymous]

Dr. Neufeld or Dr. Cuttica (same practice)--orthos that specialize in feet.

[Anonymous]

Either is fine, but agree that PT is most useful. Insoles and more supportive shoes may also help.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Podiatrists are quacks.

No they're not. They're dedicated foot surgeons.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Either is fine, but agree that PT is most useful. Insoles and more supportive shoes may also help.

NP Here. Can you recommend a physical therapist for PF?

[Anonymous]

There are a number of exercises designed to stretch the fascia and tendons around the ankle and heel. You can also wear a night splint to eliminate plantar flexion. You can probably find some videos on this. Good luck. It can be a difficult issue to treat.