Well my saga started back on Dec 22 playing softball, am 56 yrs..I hit a single between LF and CF and saw the outfielder dropping the ball and I went to second base and after reaching the bag, felt a burning sensation in my heel. After the game was over, took a shower, relax in my recliner for an hour, decided to walk to the kitchen and that first step was extremely painful, decided to relax for couples of days, went back to my games, played again after each inning the pain was increasing, by the end of the game I was pretty much in one leg…went back home put ice on the heel, thinking was maybe a heel spur , made an appointment with a local podiatrist, took XRay and it was not a heel spur, diagnosed as plantar fasciitis. I went immediately on the 3 cortisone shots, they took some pain away but did not fixed my problem, went for physical therapies and it was turning into more painful experience, I went to my primary doctor, explained him my problem, I was going to the gym 3 times per week, ride bicycle, walk etc… consider myself an active person…my primary doctor ordered an MRI on my left foot and bang!…a tear on the middle plantar fascia was shown on the images. Went again to the Podiatrist with the MRI images and placed me on a 4 -6week boot and started PRP treatment, right now I’m off the boot walking again with new insoles made for my foot but still have that weird sensation on my heel, like something is in there, like a small pebble on my heel. Next MRI will be in couples of weeks to see if surgery is needed cause calcification was created due to a lot of syringes entering into my aphasia. Let’s see how this goes…can’t run yet but I feel I can do it but haven’t receives yet the green light to return back to normal activities…probably will do physical therapy and hit back the gym …but will take time to heal…it’s Jun 2023 and still having issues. If this doctor wants to see me I will visit him with all my images but my next MRI will show my destination…hope will end there.
Oh wow... THIS is why they say athletes should find doctors who specialize in active people!! I need a doctor like you in my life! Newly subscribed, and wondering where you're located? Edit: just went to your website, fantastic! Thanks!
Thanks so much for watching and glad you are finding the info useful! I do Telemedicine visits for runners in California and Texas. But most of what I would teach to you (and the processes I use with runners) is in large part all available through the website. Heal fast!!!
Would you be able to link the inconvenient routine you mentioned to cure a partially torn plantar fascia? I haven't been able to locate it on your channel. I had an MRI showing a partially torn PF. Thanks.
Maybe you can run. But if it's a 20% chance of making it worse, is it really worth it? A few positive anecdotes isn't really useful in terms of risk assessment.
@@simont6439 thank you so much for watching and I'm sorry if you did not find the video helpful. I think it's important that people have reason for hope.
I hope you’re still reading these comments, I am a boxer with a partial tear after a very long sparring session. I’m assuming the extra stress my lateral movement puts on the fascia means I should just rest from the boxing instead of trying to push through? Hard to get straight answers about sports medicine I appreciate this channel.
@@DocOnTheRun yeah it did heal, I had to take an enforced break anyway since I’m a chef and I started at a new place so no time for sports working 6 days a week 12 hours a day but I have started boxing again recently and it’s been solid so far. Thanks for following up doc 🙏
I haven’t been to the doc yet but I felt a snap and immediately fell, now it’s swollen and bruised and I can’t walk on it. It’s crazy to think about running with this.
I am very confused with all the different medical advice, and i can't really find much clinical data about running with PF partial tears. It would be great to have references here.
@@DocOnTheRun Surgeon says, air cast is 4 weeks, can walk, and bike, no weight bearing, feel it out. Sport physician says, injections and 8-9 weeks. FP Physician says 4 weeks air cast and no weight bearing, UNTIL the ultrasound and/or MRI shows no hole, or no tear. I had worn the air cast about 9 weeks, biked daily, walked daily w cast. Then took it off for 4 weeks after, but avoided weight bearing. Diagnostic showed tear went from about 9mm x 6 mm to 5 x 3mm after the air cast 9 weeks. So i used a night splint too, however in the last 6 weeks, there is no closure, its same size 5 x 3 mm. So now for past 2 weeks back in air cast for total 4 weeks, 2 more weeks to go, and i will be super careful not to stretch too much, or do lunges or any weight bearing until the next diagnostic in 4 weeks. Wondering how ridiculous this is with all the medical advancement there is still no proper treatments, or efficacious advice across the discipline. Unlike other athletic or physical injuries. I am very athletic by the way and mid aged.
@@emreon3160 I can understand your frustration! It may seem like there is no consensus across the disciplines. But with what you describe...there isn't...it certainly sounds like the Family Practice doctor and the Surgeon are working in isolation, rather than together in your case.
Love that you treat runners
Thanks for watching!
This video was exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you.
Hey Melanie, Super curious about how did over the past year...did you find what you needed and get back to running???
Hi doc, could you please tell me what is the time needed to heal partial plantar fascitis rupture if taken first dose of PRP injection.
Thanks for watching. I have no idea how long it would take in your case because I don’t know anything about your situation.
Well my saga started back on Dec 22 playing softball, am 56 yrs..I hit a single between LF and CF and saw the outfielder dropping the ball and I went to second base and after reaching the bag, felt a burning sensation in my heel. After the game was over, took a shower, relax in my recliner for an hour, decided to walk to the kitchen and that first step was extremely painful, decided to relax for couples of days, went back to my games, played again after each inning the pain was increasing, by the end of the game I was pretty much in one leg…went back home put ice on the heel, thinking was maybe a heel spur , made an appointment with a local podiatrist, took XRay and it was not a heel spur, diagnosed as plantar fasciitis. I went immediately on the 3 cortisone shots, they took some pain away but did not fixed my problem, went for physical therapies and it was turning into more painful experience, I went to my primary doctor, explained him my problem, I was going to the gym 3 times per week, ride bicycle, walk etc… consider myself an active person…my primary doctor ordered an MRI on my left foot and bang!…a tear on the middle plantar fascia was shown on the images. Went again to the Podiatrist with the MRI images and placed me on a 4 -6week boot and started PRP treatment, right now I’m off the boot walking again with new insoles made for my foot but still have that weird sensation on my heel, like something is in there, like a small pebble on my heel. Next MRI will be in couples of weeks to see if surgery is needed cause calcification was created due to a lot of syringes entering into my aphasia. Let’s see how this goes…can’t run yet but I feel I can do it but haven’t receives yet the green light to return back to normal activities…probably will do physical therapy and hit back the gym …but will take time to heal…it’s Jun 2023 and still having issues. If this doctor wants to see me I will visit him with all my images but my next MRI will show my destination…hope will end there.
Thanks Doc. Tennis player here. This information is invaluable. Much appreciated.
Glad it was helpful!
Oh wow... THIS is why they say athletes should find doctors who specialize in active people!! I need a doctor like you in my life! Newly subscribed, and wondering where you're located? Edit: just went to your website, fantastic! Thanks!
Thanks so much for watching and glad you are finding the info useful! I do Telemedicine visits for runners in California and Texas. But most of what I would teach to you (and the processes I use with runners) is in large part all available through the website. Heal fast!!!
I had a cortisone shot didn’t work actually hurts worse
Would you be able to link the inconvenient routine you mentioned to cure a partially torn plantar fascia? I haven't been able to locate it on your channel. I had an MRI showing a partially torn PF. Thanks.
Thank you!
Maybe you can run. But if it's a 20% chance of making it worse, is it really worth it? A few positive anecdotes isn't really useful in terms of risk assessment.
@@simont6439 thank you so much for watching and I'm sorry if you did not find the video helpful. I think it's important that people have reason for hope.
I hope you’re still reading these comments, I am a boxer with a partial tear after a very long sparring session. I’m assuming the extra stress my lateral movement puts on the fascia means I should just rest from the boxing instead of trying to push through? Hard to get straight answers about sports medicine I appreciate this channel.
Now that three months have passed...did it heal?
@@DocOnTheRun yeah it did heal, I had to take an enforced break anyway since I’m a chef and I started at a new place so no time for sports working 6 days a week 12 hours a day but I have started boxing again recently and it’s been solid so far.
Thanks for following up doc 🙏
@@CrispAndBurned good work! I bet that was tough! Congrats.
do I have to undergo an mri thoracolumbar if I have plantar faciitis
I haven’t been to the doc yet but I felt a snap and immediately fell, now it’s swollen and bruised and I can’t walk on it. It’s crazy to think about running with this.
Crazy indeed! An acute rupture (if that is what you just suffered) is an entirely different matter! Heal fast...
Do you have to wear a walking boot and use crutches for a partial or interstitial rupture?
Thank you for watching and for your question. It all depends on the circumstances.
I am very confused with all the different medical advice, and i can't really find much clinical data about running with PF partial tears. It would be great to have references here.
Hello Emre, Thanks for watching. Which different medical advice is confusing? Heal fast!
@@DocOnTheRun Surgeon says, air cast is 4 weeks, can walk, and bike, no weight bearing, feel it out. Sport physician says, injections and 8-9 weeks. FP Physician says 4 weeks air cast and no weight bearing, UNTIL the ultrasound and/or MRI shows no hole, or no tear. I had worn the air cast about 9 weeks, biked daily, walked daily w cast. Then took it off for 4 weeks after, but avoided weight bearing.
Diagnostic showed tear went from about 9mm x 6 mm to 5 x 3mm after the air cast 9 weeks. So i used a night splint too, however in the last 6 weeks, there is no closure, its same size 5 x 3 mm. So now for past 2 weeks back in air cast for total 4 weeks, 2 more weeks to go, and i will be super careful not to stretch too much, or do lunges or any weight bearing until the next diagnostic in 4 weeks. Wondering how ridiculous this is with all the medical advancement there is still no proper treatments, or efficacious advice across the discipline. Unlike other athletic or physical injuries. I am very athletic by the way and mid aged.
@@emreon3160 I can understand your frustration! It may seem like there is no consensus across the disciplines. But with what you describe...there isn't...it certainly sounds like the Family Practice doctor and the Surgeon are working in isolation, rather than together in your case.
I got pain in my plantar...last time I had it was About 3 yrs ago...
How long did it take to git rid of it when you had it 3 years ago?
It feels like my plantar fascia is torn.
So sorry to hear that. You may want to check out the Runners Heel Pain Course.
This guy is all over the place.
Thanks for watching, and for sharing your comments. Sorry you didn't get what you needed from the video.
Can’t agree with this
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