Physiotherapy or Podiatrists ???

[LK-SV]

Bit random .... but anyone ???

I've just got in to running, and but having real problems with my right knee (its was ok at first, but now after 15mins running it lays me up for a week!!) ......... I used to race race (push-bike Tour De France style) and my right knee was always a little dodgy ... but I'm not sure .....

Should I be seeing a Physiotherapy or Podiatrists ???

Thanks !!!

[Foey]

Actually i would go to your GP first.

[Luckypants]

Agree with Foey, but if you really don't want to go to a GP, then go to a physiotherapist.

[the_lone_wolf]

"Paging Doctor Martins to Podiatry, paging Doctor Martins to Podiatry..."

[LK-SV]

Don't know if I want to waste my time going to the doctors, only to get told to go to one of the other ones .....

Went to the docs years ago, and got sent to an NHS physio ......... well well confused when I turned up - they were only used to treating old people with bad ankles !! lol

[carty]

I would go straight to a physio if I were you. I've been fortunate enough to only need one twice (both times for tendon inflammation causing pain, once in shoulder, once in leg) but both times I was in a position where I had constant pain and after a couple of sessions was completely cured. Even at £30 odd an hour, it's some of the best money I've ever spent.

[Bri w]

The physio will probably cure the pain but not what led to it.

Doc first just in case its something odd, then see both the pod and the physio.

[600+]

The podiatrists is for looking at your feet......an orthopedic is for looking at your knees.

So know that we got the specilities right I would suggest that you see your GP then see an Orthopedic. Someone with sports experience would be ecen better.

[Milky Bar Kid]

The podiatrists is for looking at your feet......an orthopedic is for looking at your knees.

So know that we got the specilities right I would suggest that you see your GP then see an Orthopedic. Someone with sports experience would be ecen better.

I hav e a problem with the cartlidge in my right knee. Seen the GP numerous times about it. I have been referred to both a physio and a podiatrist.

The podiatrist noted that I had adapted the way I walked and put my feet down in order to protect my bad knee but I was infact, over compensating, making the issue worse. He took measurments of my feet and made me special insoles that I can wear in my work boots, trainers, shoes etc and they have made a huge difference.

The physio will be able to strengthen the muscles in and around your knee to offer the joint itself more support and stablity.

I would, imo, if you don't want to go to a GP, go to a physio first and they will be able to recommend whether or not you need to see a podiatrist.

[Quedos]

The podiatrists is for looking at your feet......an orthopedic is for looking at your knees.

So know that we got the specilities right I would suggest that you see your GP then see an Orthopedic. Someone with sports experience would be ecen better.

i assume you mean now that we got the specialities right
if so then see both as it is normally how you pronate when you run that could be causing the pain. - go to GP and get a referral for both and at the same time go to a reputable company - achilles heel/tiso for example - who will be able to measure you gait.
I ended up in podiatry for my knee problem and it was because off how I ran. - new shoes and insole and everything is fine.

If thats not what you meant please ignore the above

[LK-SV]

Thanks all ........... it looks like I'll have to waste my time at the docs first .....

MBK .... I expect I've got something similar ....

[dawn07]

Up here you can self refer to the local nhs physio.
Probably a good idea to build up your quadraceps and do weight bearing cardio like the cross trainer etc. Cheers dx:cool:

[Luckypants]

The podiatrist noted that I had adapted the way I walked and put my feet down in order to protect my bad knee but I was infact, over compensating, making the issue worse. He took measurments of my feet and made me special insoles that I can wear in my work boots, trainers, shoes etc and they have made a huge difference.
A half decent physio would see this and also be able to prescribe insoles to correct. They do a lot more than just exercises. :) A physio will give a more holistic resolution to the problem than a podiatrist (foot specialist) or 'orthopaedic' who is a bone specialist (generally an orthopaedic surgeon).

This is why I suggested a physio if GP not an option.

[Milky Bar Kid]

I also said that....

[Milky Bar Kid]

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I would, imo, if you don't want to go to a GP, go to a physio first and they will be able to recommend whether or not you need to see a podiatrist.


See...! Mis-quotes...

[Luckypants]

See...! Mis-quotes...

not a mis-quote, making a specific point in response to the implication in your post that a podiatrist is needed to correct gait problems with insoles.

[600+]

i assume you mean now that we got the specialities right
if so then see both as it is normally how you pronate when you run that could be causing the pain. - go to GP and get a referral for both and at the same time go to a reputable company - achilles heel/tiso for example - who will be able to measure you gait.
I ended up in podiatry for my knee problem and it was because off how I ran. - new shoes and insole and everything is fine.

If thats not what you meant please ignore the above

yeah sorry I'm only an immigrant and was doing some work at the same time......pedantic a bit Quedos?

depends whether the OP actually wants to permanently fix the problem or have a "workaround". If you have a knee issue then you see an orthopedic so that they can look into it and maybe perform a surgery to correct it.

on the other hand if you just want to keep the knee problem but reduce the effects in your running then I guess you could speak to a podiatrist.

[Milky Bar Kid]

yeah sorry I'm only an immigrant and was doing some work at the same time......pedantic a bit Quedos?

depends whether the OP actually wants to permanently fix the problem or have a "workaround". If you have a knee issue then you see an orthopedic so that they can look into it and maybe perform a surgery to correct it.

on the other hand if you just want to keep the knee problem but reduce the effects in your running then I guess you could speak to a podiatrist.

You mean an orthopadic surgeon/consultant/specialist? The tend to deal with all bone/joint type problems and you will wait months to see one.

LK-SV, physios are very highly trained and if they feel you need an ortho consult then they will go through the correct channels to refer you.

Last time I was referred about my knee the ortho's refused to see me until the physios had made an assessment.

[600+]

You mean an orthopadic surgeon/consultant/specialist?

yeap that's what I mean :) not sure how the NHS process works but can't see how a physio would be able to make the call tbh. anyhow that's really beyond the point :) if that's how the NHS works then I guess that's your only choice........unless you have private insurance.