Workman's Comp/Plantar Fasciitis

she needs to hire a disability/workmans comp lawyer who specializes in things such as this. I have severe PF in my left foot, and a milder case in my right. Did 8 wks of therapy last summer, right is much better, and left is getting there. It's important to wear the proper footwear and orthotics. My insurance paid for my most recent orthotics. I paid out of pocket with a discount for the other pair I have. I wear only my gym shoes unless absolutely necessary. It does take up to a year to heal. I have very high arches which are also rigid, plus I supinate (walk rolling to the outside of my foot) many people with PF have over pronation. (walking on the inside of the foot) You have to address the bio mechanical issues to heal. I have very very tight muscles/tendons and must do my calf (upper and lower) stretches multiple times daily. inactivity also causes more pain, so I try and get up every half hour to hour and at least walk off the stiffness. Sleeping with the brace is also very important. Roll your foot on a frozen water bottle when it's really bad. every little thing helps. I do a LOT of walking for charity events and to try and lose the weight that I need to to help lighten the load on my feet. If you over pronate, Danskos are very good support shoes. Some Keens and some Merrills also give good support. If you can twist the shoe, don't buy it. No flats, flip flops or bare feet. It stinks in summer, but I have some Keen and some Chacko sandals which are just as cute as the loads of Teva flip flops I've had to abandon. hope this helps other PF sufferers.

I work for a podiatrist and I would assume that a letter from him stating that your job was a large factor in the corrective surgery. Obviously that's not the only time that you are on your feet so you could never blame it all off to that but any decent dosctor should be willing to help!

There are a lot of things that can cause it and I am sure it is really hard to prove exactly what did. I work from home and I am not on my feet for long periods of time and I still developed it. Mine is healing but it does still bother me if I go to the store for groceries it started in August of last year but it is so much better now they say it takes about a year to get better I did the stretches and wore a brace at night to help it get better. Sorry your friend is having a difficult time I hope she wins her case.

I second that the Dr. could send a letter stating the fact that she is on her feet too much.

Personally, I don't see it being covered 100% because even though she is on her feet a LOT, she still has a life outside work where she may workout, run, etc.

I have a great Dr. in Plano. I deal with foot issues as well. My insurance company would not cover my orthotics because I am not overweight and diabetic. I paid the $400 out of pocket. I'll say, they have helped me a lot.

I think if they offer to cover a portion of it she should be grateful.

If the job required her to wear certain shoes as part of a uniform that did not have adequate arch support, she might have a slim chance. If she could have used arch inserts, then she probably is out of luck. I started wearing Birkenstocks several years ago and my feet have been pain free since then.