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Do i go to a physiotherapist, podiatrist or something else for fasciitis?

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Dr. Jordan Steinberg answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Podiatrist: Plantar fasciitis would be best treated by a podiatrist.

Answered 6/1/2013

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Podiatrist: Although physiotherapist are excellent at what they do, many patients first see a physician before seeing a therapist. Many times plantar fasciitis can be fully treated by the doctor (podiatrist) before resorting to therapy. This also saves costs to the patient. I hope this helps!

Answered 6/4/2013

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Podiatrist or F/A Or: You probably want to see a specialist such as a foot and ankle specialist such as a podiatrist or foot and ankle ortho. The training these two specialist go thru is unrivaled compared to other specialties. But this in no way disregard the job of a physiotherapist. The are an an extremely important adjunct support in treatment.

Answered 5/18/2017

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Podiatrist : One of the most common problems a podiatrist sees is plantar fascitis! easy to diagnose and many treatment options are available. Hope this helps and best of luck!

Answered 10/8/2017

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Many possibilities: Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as, infection, tendonitis, arthritis, stress fracture, nerve irritation, retained foreign body, bone tumor, or a cyst. Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Answered 3/30/2014

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