When is PT not appropriate for foot pain?

When is PT not appropriate for foot pain?

Home /Heel and Foot When is PT not appropriate for foot pain? In some cases, patients presenting with hip pain will be referred to a different provider. While this is rare, we want to be certain we, as physical therapists, are able to help. Some of the symptoms we...
Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis

Home /Heel and Foot Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis is extremely common in both the athletic and non-athletic populations. Anatomical features of plantar fasciitis include thickness of the fascia on the undersurface of the foot and altered compressive properties...
Heel Fat Pad Syndrome

Heel Fat Pad Syndrome

Home /Heel and Foot Heel Fat Pad Syndrome Heel Fat Pad Syndrome is a condition that results from changes in elasticity and/or thickness of the heel fat pad. The heel fat pad is a structure overlying a bone in the heel of your foot and serves to cushion the heel during...
Bunions

Bunions

Home /Heel and Foot Bunions Bunions, or medically referred to as Hallux Valgus, are a common deformity of the joint connecting the big toe to the foot. The big toe bends towards the other toes and becomes painful. This pain is typically worse with weight bearing...