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Itaewon Wellness Chiropractic Sports Medicine Center in Seoul
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Itaewon Wellness Chiropractic Sports Medicine Center in Seoul
Itaewon Wellness Chiropractic Sports Medicine Center in Seoul
Itaewon Wellness Chiropractic Sports Medicine Center in Seoul
Itaewon Wellness Chiropractic Sports Medicine Center in Seoul
Itaewon Wellness Chiropractic Sports Medicine Center in Seoul
4.9
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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment at Itaewon Wellness Chiropractic Sports Medicine Center in Seoul in Seoul, South Korea

Offers chiropractic, sports medicine, massage, exercise training and rehabilitation.  Dr. James Lee has been practicing Chiropractic for 26 years.  The clinic is conveniently located in Itaewon, Seoul, less tha...more
MyMeditravel Molly, 09 September 2020
This place discriminates against native Koreans. My boyfriend called and asked to speak to them in Korean. Then, he asked to make an appointment for rehabilitat...
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Gangnam Severance Hospital
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Gangnam Severance Hospital
Gangnam Severance Hospital
Gangnam Severance Hospital
Gangnam Severance Hospital
Gangnam Severance Hospital

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment at Gangnam Severance Hospital in Seoul, South Korea

Gangnam Severance Hospital opened in April 1983; The Hospital has 810 beds and also offers 3 specialist hospitals (Cancer Hospital, Spine Hospital, and Dental Hospital) and 2 Institutes (Rehabilitation Institute of Muscular Diseas...more
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Nanoori hospital
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Nanoori hospital
Nanoori hospital
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Nanoori hospital
Nanoori hospital
5.0
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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment at Nanoori hospital in Seoul, South Korea

Founded in 2003, the Nanoori Hospital carries out over 10,000 surgeries each year, on foreign and domestic patients alike. With two specialist centers available to patients, the Nanoori Hospital focuses on spine and joint treat...more
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I am an American living in Seoul. I had shoulder surgery and follow up physical therapy at Nanoori from Feb - Jun 2015. The medical care is fast and efficient...
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KUIMS
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KUIMS
KUIMS
KUIMS
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KUIMS
4.0
2 reviews

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment at KUIMS in Seoul, South Korea

Established in 2008, the KUIMS, short for Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, sees more than 14,000 international patients each year. With over 800 beds spread across 30 specialty centers, patients can expect treatments in:...more
MyMeditravel Seo, 11 August 2020
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Asan Medical Center
MyMeditravel Seoul, South Korea
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Asan Medical Center
Asan Medical Center
Asan Medical Center
Asan Medical Center
Asan Medical Center

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment at Asan Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea

Established in 1989, the Asan Medical Center is renown as one of South Korea's leading medical centers with their competitive skills and cutting-edge equipment. Voted the most respected hospital in Korea for 12 years running. ...more
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Sarang Plus Hospital
MyMeditravel Seoul, South Korea
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Sarang Plus Hospital

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment at Sarang Plus Hospital in Seoul, South Korea

Delivering the Hope to Foreign Patients. Sarang Plus Hospital is one of the well-known specializing joint and spine hospitals in Korea. The hospital delivers the best medical services to patients from all over the world since 2...more
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Everything you'll need to know about Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in South Korea

What does the Procedure Involve?

Physical therapy

Physical therapy is a key treatment for plantar fasciitis. During physical therapy, you will learn exercises to stretch your plantar fascia and strengthen your lower leg muscles, which will help stabilize your walking and lessen the workload on your plantar fascia. Your physical therapist may also use contrast baths, massage, or ultrasonography to help with your long-term healing.

Steroid injections

Your doctor may recommend steroid injections to relieve your pain temporarily, usually for about a month. It will also keep your inflammation down. The steroid medication is normally injected into the tender area or the most painful area of your plantar fascia. However, multiple shots are not recommended as they can weaken your plantar fascia, which can cause it to rupture. 

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy

If physical therapy and other methods are not working, your doctor may suggest you undergo extracorporeal shock wave therapy. During this procedure, your doctor directs sound waves to the area of the heel where you experience pain to stimulate healing within the ligament. The sound waves literally “shock” your plantar fascia, which may reduce the pain you experience.

Surgery

Surgery is only performed where other methods have not worked, your pain is severe, or your pain lasts more than 6 to 12 months. There are two types of surgery that can be performed to treat plantar fasciitis:

  • Plantar fascia release involves partially detaching your plantar fascia from the heel bone to release tension and relieve inflammation.

  • Gastrocnemius recession is done to lengthen your calf muscle to release stress on the plantar fascia and increase your ankle motion. This procedure is typically recommended if you find it hard to flex your feet even though you consistently stretch.

How Long Should I Stay in South Korea?

Your length of stay depends on the type of treatment you underwent. For non-surgical treatments, you should be able to leave South Korea within 3 to 5 days. For surgical treatments, you may need to stay in the country for 7 days. For physical therapy, your length of stay depends on the frequency and how many appointments are needed. Your doctor/physical therapist/medical travel team will be able to advise you on this.

What's the Recovery Time?

The recovery time will vary from person to person, depending on the severity of your condition and the type of treatment you have. With most types of treatments, you can go back to your normal routine within 1-2 weeks. With surgical procedures, you may need to wait for 3 to 6 weeks until you can go back to your normal routine. Whether you have a non-surgical or surgical procedure, it is important to increase the intensity and time of your activities gradually.

What About Aftercare?

After all types of plantar fasciitis treatment, your doctor will give you instructions that you need to follow. These may include medications to take, diet plan to follow, exercises you can do, restrictions, and wound care (for surgical procedures). 

After you have fully recovered, it is important that you maintain a healthy weight and you should also try to do low-impact exercises. It is also important that you wear shoes that fit well and support your arch.

What's the Success Rate?

Most types of plantar fasciitis treatment are generally effective and safe. However, extracorporeal shock wave therapy has not been shown to be consistently effective. Plantar fasciitis treatment, with the exception of physical therapy, carries some risks and side effects, such as nerve problems, neuroma, recurring heel pain, infection, chronic pain, bruises, numbness, and swelling.

Are there Alternatives to Plantar Fasciitis Treatment?

In cases where your plantar fasciitis is not severe, you may be able to take pain relievers, such as ibuprofen and naproxen sodium, to ease your pain and inflammation. Your doctor may also recommend night splints or orthotics as the alternative. Night splints are used to stretch your calf and the arch of your foot while you sleep. Orthotics are custom-fitted arch supports that can help distribute pressure to your feet more evenly.

This information has been accurately sourced and verified by a medical professional for its accuracy, however, we strongly recommend you to consult with your doctor before pursuing medical procedures overseas.

Update: 19/02/2023