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Which specialist treats plantar fasciitisPlantar fasciitis can start with a GP, podiatrist, or direct MSK physiotherapy referral depending on symptom severity and local services; most cases respond within 6 to 12 weeks when treated with early, structured management.Plantar fasciitis can start with a GP, podiatrist, or direct MSK physiotherapy referral depending on symptom severity and local services; most cases respond within 6 to 12 weeks when treated with early, structured management.
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Which specialist to see for plantar fasciitisMost plantar fasciitis cases arise from movement imbalances, not structural foot problems. Physiotherapy is the fastest first-line treatment; specialist input is needed only if conservative management does not work.Most plantar fasciitis cases arise from movement imbalances, not structural foot problems. Physiotherapy is the fastest first-line treatment; specialist input is needed only if conservative management does not work.
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When Achilles tendinopathy needs a specialistAchilles tendinopathy has two anatomically distinct subtypes — noninsertional and insertional — which respond differently to treatment: noninsertional cases typically improve with physiotherapy loading programmes, while insertional disease at the bone-tendon junction often resists standard rehabilitation and requires specialist input sooner.Achilles tendinopathy has two anatomically distinct subtypes — noninsertional and insertional — which respond differently to treatment: noninsertional cases typically improve with physiotherapy loading programmes, while insertional disease at the bone-tendon junction often resists standard rehabilitation and requires specialist input sooner.
