Podiatrist or Orthopedist for Achilles problems?
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Cooriander
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Which doctor do you prefer for [Achilles] tendon problems? an orthopedist or a podiatrist?
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I would think ortho.0
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Go to an ortho for a diagnosis then follow-up with a physical therapist for treatment. If it is a more minor injury, you can go straight to your PT (with a referral from your PCP). A good sports meds doc will also do...but will still likely send you on to PT.0
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Whatever your primary care physician recommends....0
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Whatever your primary care physician recommends....
I have a flexible insurance and I can decide on specialists on my own as long as they are in the network.0 -
I had achilles tendonosis and it hurt like hell. I saw pcp whom sent me to ortho and then phsyical therapist. ALL worked well together. The Pt was to me, the best help of all. Good luck and don't be afraid to rest feet until you get better. I didn't and paid the price, surgery!!0
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My ruptured Achilles tendon was repaired an orthopedist.0
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Go to an ortho for a diagnosis then follow-up with a physical therapist for treatment. If it is a more minor injury, you can go straight to your PT (with a referral from your PCP). A good sports meds doc will also do...but will still likely send you on to PT.
It is not major (e.g., it is not ruptured) but it is still really painful. The PT angle is interesting, I don't think podiatrists prescribe PT, or do they?0 -
thanks for the responses all :flowerforyou:
I just hate going to doctors, but I really need to go now :sad: .. and I don't want to stop running.... I have decreased it substantially though and include multiple rest days.0
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