Johnny Said:

Plantar Faciitis anyone? Did physical therapy work?

We Answered:

You ask if physiotherapy works. There is a dividing line set at 1 month. Acute plantar fascitis is the kind you have had for under 1 month and it responds best to physical therapy.
Chronic plantar fascitis is a case you have had for over 1 month. The longer you have it, the less effective physiotherapy seems to be. You have to look at alternatives like night splints, exercises, stretching and orthotics combined.

Whether you need surgery is something I cant tell you. Due to what is being done, I would recommend that you reserve that as a last resort after all else has failed. I can't tell you about plantar fascitis outcomes at surgery, but such information should be available at pubmed.

Edward Said:

should i consider adding a gait specialist along with physical therapy or just get a gait specialist?

We Answered:

That is what I would do. The human gait is an intricate process.

Megan Said:

have you had surgery on the neck? I have three disc that are killing me. Physical therapy does not help.?

We Answered:

I had discs removed from my neck. I'm glad I did. The relief was instant and worth the recovery time.

Reginald Said:

physical therapy/medication?

We Answered:

I also posted this on your other post, but just in case you miss it:

No, if you ibs is the cause of your symptoms, there is no effect that PT will have on your pain. Until your ibs is controlled, the pain will remain.

If it is a nerve issue (which is considered a mechanical pain), this will become apparant on physical therapy exam.

Here are some clues as to cuases of a medical (especially in the case of ibs or other GI issue) versus mechanical causes of pain.

Medical: pain is unaffected by movements and positions. Sitting, standing, walking and lying do not make the pain better, nor to they make it worse. Pain is produce or eliminated by eating or elimination of the bowels. Pain is common in the abdomen and groin....usually never in the leg.

Mechanical: pain can be intermittent or constant, but movements or positions change the pain. Sitting is often worse, walking is usually better (but not always). Mechanical back pain can be referred to the back or leg, but is rarely referred to the abdomen.

If it might be mechanical, I would definetely seek out PT. If medical, seek to normalize this aspect of your life by controlling you ibs (and make sure it is not celiac disease as well).

Anita Said:

As a Personal Trainer trained in specialized methods, how do I become able work with Medical Insurance claims?

We Answered:

There's a difference between "personal trainer" and physical therapist. Body building is not professional healthcare.