Plantar Plate Strains

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1. I just recently found this forum and elated to have found it. I have been limping for a year and was diagnosed via MRI last December with aggravated PP sprains below my three inter toes. My symptoms are: pain, tingling, numbness and slight swelling (when Im on my feet for longer durations). Interestingly enough, I developed this condition after discovering HOKA (Clifton) shoes and wearing them for a year. Probably not related but makes me wonder. My podiatrist started me on Ice three times a day and a walking boot with a "rocker-type" sole. Then after realizing that there was tingling he switched me to soaking in hot water three times a day. He ordered a custom orthotic sole which helped at first, then after a months weeks, the pain gradually came back. I've been using both CBD Oil and Voltaren multiple times a day. Since I dont have a tear, I'm not a candidate for surgery. The podiatrist mentioned "shock wave" therapy and also a procedure where blood is drawn, stem cells are extracted then injected back into the injury location. Both would be expensive. I'm realizing that staying off of the foot along with physical therapy is necessary, although the podiatrist isn't pushing me to do either. I've started considering knee scooters and crutches..... As an active 62 year old I desperately need my foot back! I wanna hike, play golf and chase the grand kids again! Any thoughts???