Physiotherapy or Podiatrists ???

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 !!!

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..."

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

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.

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.

Originally Posted by 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.

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.

Originally Posted by 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.

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