Heel Pain
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
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Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, a piece of strong, thick tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot. It connects the heel bone to the toes, creating the arch of the foot.
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain and can develop as a result of overstretching, overuse or a medical condition.
Plantar fasciitis is often associated with a heel spur, a spike of bone poking out from the heel bone, although many people have heel spurs without any pain.
What are the Symptoms?
The main symptom of plantar fasciitis is pain directly under the heel, which can be dull or sharp in nature.
Symptoms may also be felt in the Medial arch of the foot or around the borders of the heel. Swelling may also be noted around the affected area.
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The pain is often worse:
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In the morning, as you take your first steps
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After prolonged standing or sitting
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After intense, high-impact activity
Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis
At Walk Safe Podiatry we deal with many cases of plantar fasciitis and we have a proven track record in providing long-term relief.
Our treatment repertoire includes:
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Supporting the medial arch of the foot and deflecting forces from the heel:
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Sports Taping Techniques
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Dry needling therapy
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Footwear recommendations
Promoting soft-tissue healing:
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Shockwave Therapy - a clinically proven treatment which aims to re-ignite the body's healing response​
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Please note, shockwave therapy is only offered at our Dromana Family Doctors location
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Preventative measures:
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Progressive strengthening foot and lower-limb exercises
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Stretching the plantar fasciia and surrounding soft-tissues
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Activity modifications​​
