Plantar Fascia Institute of MN

Foot | Ankle | Orthopedics

 
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Ankle - Front Front - Midfoot Toes - Front Heel - Bottom Midfoot - Bottom Ball of Foot Toes - Bottom Ankle - Outside Heel - Outside Midfoot - Outside Toes - Outside Ankle - Inside Heel - Inside Arches - Inside Toes - Inside Heel - Back Achilles

Ankle - Front

Pain in the front of the ankle may indicate any of the following conditions or injuries:

 

If you're experiencing these symptoms and you need further assistance, call our experts today at The Plantar Fascia Institute of MN - 952.922.0330.

Front - Midfoot

Pain in the midfoot may indicate any of the following conditions or injuries:

 

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Toes - Front

Pain in the toes may indicate any of the following conditions or injuries:

 

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Heel - Bottom

Pain in the front of the bottom of the heel may indicate any of the following conditions or injuries:

 

If you're experiencing these symptoms and you need further assistance, call our experts today at The Plantar Fascia Institute of MN - 952.922.0330.

Midfoot - Bottom

Pain in the bottom of the foot may indicate any of the following conditions or injuries:

 

If you're experiencing these symptoms and you need further assistance, call our experts today at The Plantar Fascia Institute of MN - 952.922.0330.

Ball of Foot

Pain in the ball of the foot may indicate any of the following conditions or injuries:

 

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Toes - Bottom

Pain in the bottom of the toes may indicate any of the following conditions or injuries:

 

If you're experiencing these symptoms and you need further assistance, call our experts today at The Plantar Fascia Institute of MN - 952.922.0330.

Ankle - Outside

Pain in the outside of the ankle may indicate any of the following conditions or injuries:

 

If you're experiencing these symptoms and you need further assistance, call our experts today at The Plantar Fascia Institute of MN - 952.922.0330.

Heel - Outside

Pain in the outside of the heel may indicate any of the following conditions or injuries:

 

If you're experiencing these symptoms and you need further assistance, call our experts today at The Plantar Fascia Institute of MN - 952.922.0330.

Midfoot - Outside

Pain in the midfoot may indicate any of the following conditions or injuries:

 

If you're experiencing these symptoms and you need further assistance, call our experts today at The Plantar Fascia Institute of MN - 952.922.0330.

Toes - Outside

Pain in the toes may indicate any of the following conditions or injuries:

 

If you're experiencing these symptoms and you need further assistance, call our experts today at The Plantar Fascia Institute of MN - 952.922.0330.

Ankle - Inside

Pain in the inside of the ankle may indicate any of the following conditions or injuries:

 

If you're experiencing these symptoms and you need further assistance, call our experts today at The Plantar Fascia Institute of MN - 952.922.0330.

Heel - Inside

Pain in the inside of the heel may indicate any of the following conditions or injuries:

 

If you're experiencing these symptoms and you need further assistance, call our experts today at The Plantar Fascia Institute of MN - 952.922.0330.

Arches - Inside

Pain in the inside of the foot may indicate any of the following conditions or injuries:

 

If you're experiencing these symptoms and you need further assistance, call our experts today at The Plantar Fascia Institute of MN - 952.922.0330.

Toes - Inside

Pain in the toes may indicate any of the following conditions or injuries:

 

If you're experiencing these symptoms and you need further assistance, call our experts today at The Plantar Fascia Institute of MN - 952.922.0330.

Heel - Back

Pain in the back of the heel may indicate any of the following conditions or injuries:

 

If you're experiencing these symptoms and you need further assistance, call our experts today at The Plantar Fascia Institute of MN - 952.922.0330.

Achilles

Pain in the back of the of the ankle may indicate any of the following conditions or injuries:

 

If you're experiencing these symptoms and you need further assistance, call our experts today at The Plantar Fascia Institute of MN - 952.922.0330.

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Foot Myth Busters

 

Only Athletes Can Get Athlete’s Foot

  • According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), athlete’s foot is a fungal condition that typically occurs in between the toes, but can occur anywhere on the foot. The condition is characterized by redness, itchiness, cracked and flaky skin, and sometimes blisters or sores. The fungus spreads rapidly in environments that are warm, wet, and dark.
  • Some risk factors for athlete’s foot include: allergies, eczema, genetic predisposition, circulatory issues due to conditions like diabetes, those with weakened immune system, and sports in which the players wear shoes that are tight-fitting and hold moisture (swimming, soccer, football).
  • Athlete’s are indeed more susceptible to getting “Athlete’s Foot” because of the wet environment of their shoewear, however, anyone can get athlete’s foot. To avoid getting athlete’s foot, it is important to keep your feet dry and properly dry feet after bathing.

Walking barefoot in a locker room or a public showering facility like at a community pool, can put a person in direct contact with the fungus.

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Our Physical Therapists

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Andy Masis
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Matt Siewert

Foot & Ankle Specialists


20+ Years of Experience


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1 Hour Appointments

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Patient Testimonials

  • I was a very active person prior to my injury and I'm finally getting back to doing the things I love, which include running, walking my dog, hiking, yoga, fitness classes, and more. I highly recommend Ortho Rehab Specialists. The staff is personable, professional and willing to go the extra mile for their patients.
    Elizabeth J.
  • After having a major left foot surgery and right foot bunion & fusion surgery, I went to physical therapy at OrthoRehab Specialists. I am now able to walk normally again without pain. I never imagined I would recover completely. Matt and Samantha were terrific!
    Bruce W.
  • Working with Matt was great. He was very knowledgeable and helped me get back to where I wanted to be!
    Karrie L.
  • I am truly grateful for the professional care and dedication of Andy, Matt and all of the ORSI professionals that assisted in my care.
    Carol S.
  • I have chosen to work with the OrthoRehab professionals time and time again because of really three reasons. First, they are truly passionate about what they do and they care about me. Second, they are athletes and professionals, and thus they know what I am going through at each stage of recovery and rehab. And finally, they apply these things, that is, their passion and personal experience, to provide me with expertise that has allowed me to heal and excel, which is everything to me.
    Mark H.
  • I came to OrthoRehab after surgery on my right foot. The staff is wonderful and cares about the total health and maintenance of your body. I left with the skill to maintain my body for good health.
    Duane F.
  • My experience at Orthopedic Rehabilitation Specialists has been nothing but support, encouragement, and knowing how to expand on my personal goals.
    Susan P.
  • Matt & Samantha get to know your problems and properly build a workout program to fit your goals.
    Maynard B.
  • My favorite experience was having the realization that things I thought I wouldn’t be able to do like jumping in actuality I was able to do with the help and coaching of Matt.
    Betsy B.
  • I had been battling a very painful bout of Achilles tendinitis early on my training for my first marathon. The pain was severe and disruptive, leaving me with doubt that I could even run the race. Andy, Jessie and staff explained the treatment plan and immediately got to work. Not only did I finish the race PAIN FREE, I beat my time goal and will always be grateful of the amazing job done by the staff at OrthoRehab Specialists!
    Andy W.
  • From day one, we had a plan for how to reach my goal in a safe, healthy, and responsible manner. I always knew what we were doing and why. I was treated as a person and not a symptom. My team gave me confidence that our plan would not aggravate my pain, as several months of my own self-care was fruitless. Leaving the office on that first day, I already trusted my team and that we were in it together.
    Dianna R.
  • Matt did an excellent job identifying my injury, developing a program to address my injury, and helping me become more aware of the importance of my core strength.
    Paul L.
  • I’ve seen many physical therapists over the years. Nobody has every genuinely cared about my recovery the way Andy and his team have.
    Joe R.

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Covid-19

Due to the difficulties presented by COVID-19, OrthoRehab would like to try and make life easier for you. We will be extending our hours of operation to 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Monday-Friday and will now be open Saturday mornings 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Our Edina location also has the ability to treat patients outside! Feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns.

Our Physical Therapists continue to treat patients at both our Minneapolis and Edina locations. Patients being seen in our clinics are either essential or have independently chosen to do so. Our commitment to providing a safe, clean, and healing environment has never been greater. For patients who do not yet feel comfortable being seen at either of our clinical locations, we are communicating and treating via a virtual connection. These virtual visits are referred to as TeleHealth. Our Physical Therapists have been providing TeleHealth visits now for six weeks. We are confident that your Physical Therapist can offer you great value via this virtual connection.

As your Physical Therapy provider, we would like to let you know the additional measures we have taken to keep our patients and staff safe:

  • Washing our hands before and after each patient encounter
  • Using hospital grade disinfectant on knobs, counters, desks, chairs, exercise equipment, etc. – on the hour, every hour
  • Using hospital grade disinfectant on treatment tables before and after each treatment
  • All providers wear masks and encourage patients do the same
  • We are taking patients temperatures when they come in and have a pulse oximeter to check oxygen levels

To further ensure the safety of all, we request that our patients

  • Use sanitizer before checking in for their appointment
  • Reschedule their appointment if you have:
    • Fever, chills
    • Cough
    • Shortness of breath
    • Had confirmed or suspected contact with someone diagnosed with the coronavirus
    • If you have recently gotten back from traveling out of the country