BOOK NOW
CALL (03) 9001 1301
First Choice Health
Book an Appointment
  • Home
  • About
  • Services
    • Physiotherapy
    • Telehealth Physiotherapy
    • Clinical Pilates
    • Dry Needling
    • Rehabilitation
    • Sports Physio
    • Cupping Therapy
    • Exercise Physiology
  • Products
    • Products 1
      • ASO Ankle Brace
      • CAM Boot
      • Core Stability Belt
      • Fitness Ball
      • Foam Roller
    • Products 2
      • Heat Packs
      • Heel Wedge
      • Ice Packs
      • Kinesio Tape
      • Memory Foam Pillow
    • Products 3
      • Orthotics
      • Spikey Massage Balls
      • Sports Tape
      • Tennis Elbow Brace
      • TheraBand
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • (03) 9001 1301
  • Home
  • About
  • Services
    • Physiotherapy
    • Telehealth Physiotherapy
    • Clinical Pilates
    • Dry Needling
    • Rehabilitation
    • Sports Physio
    • Cupping Therapy
    • Exercise Physiology
  • Products
    • Products 1
      • ASO Ankle Brace
      • CAM Boot
      • Core Stability Belt
      • Fitness Ball
      • Foam Roller
    • Products 2
      • Heat Packs
      • Heel Wedge
      • Ice Packs
      • Kinesio Tape
      • Memory Foam Pillow
    • Products 3
      • Orthotics
      • Spikey Massage Balls
      • Sports Tape
      • Tennis Elbow Brace
      • TheraBand
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • (03) 9001 1301
Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis

  • Posted by Lee Kelemen
  • On January 11, 2018

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of rear foot / heel pain seen in our physiotherapy clinic. This potentially chronic and painful condition is seen in runners and patients who stand for long periods of the day, is associated with poor foot and leg biomechanics. Unusual loading of the plantar fascia as a result of either of these altered biomechanics leads to overload and results in significant pain typically with the first few steps following a period of inactivity (like first thing out of bed in the morning).

The plantar fascia is a thick layer of tissue on the sole of your foot and runs from the heel bone to the toes and is made up of three parts, the central part being the largest and most prominent. The plantar fascia forms the arch of the foot and acts to maintain this arch in weight bearing, whilst also providing support for shock absorption during walking and running activities. When the plantar fascia becomes irritated or inflamed, the condition is called plantar fasciitis.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis include but are not limited to sudden onset of heel pain, pain that is typically worse in the morning and improves with exercises and general movement, pain at the bottom of the heel bone which may radiate through the foot and heel spurs may also be present. People with flat feet or high arches are at an increased risk of developing Plantar Fasciitis and other risk factors include excessive walking, standing or running, exercises in inappropriate footwear, being overweight and work related factors such as prolonged standing on hard surfaces.

Treatment

An accurate diagnosis is important to ensure the correct treatment is applied for this potential chronic and debilitating condition. Physiotherapy is a key element in managing the injury and helping with rehabilitation and treatment usually includes biomechanical assessment / correction, stretching regime, strengthening exercises, taping techniques and or advice regarding suitability of footwear, applying ice post activity, advice regarding non steroidal anti inflammatory and steroid injections.

Call us today to see one of our physiotherapists to treat your heel pain.

About Lee Kelemen

Lee Kelemen is a senior physiotherapist and one of the directors of First Choice Health who graduated from La Trobe University with an honours degree in Physiotherapy.

Blog Archives
  • September 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • December 2020
  • October 2020
  • August 2020
  • March 2020
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • November 2018
  • September 2018
  • May 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
Book an Appointment Online

Bookings at First Choice Health can be made using our online booking facility.

You can choose your practitioner, the date and time of your appointment; and, you’ll receive immediate email confirmation.

Book an Appointment

Seasons Greetings

Previous thumb

School Backpack Guide

Next thumb
Scroll
Opening Hours
Mon 8am–7pm
Tue 8am–7pm
Wed 8am–8pm
Thu 8am–7pm
Fri 8am–7pm
Sat 9am–1pm
Sun Closed
Find Us
Address

537 Springvale Road
Vermont South VIC 3133

Phone

(03) 9001 1301

Email

enquiries@fchealth.com.au

Navigation
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Services
  • Common Injuries
  • Products
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us
  • Book an Appointment
Physio Blog Posts
  • Tendon Injuries September 20, 2021
  • Dizziness and Vertigo March 15, 2021
  • Neck Pain and Headaches February 15, 2021
  • COVID-19 Update: COVIDSafe Summer December 24, 2020

© 2022 First Choice Health Pty Ltd | Vermont South Physiotherapy | Privacy Policy