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This is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It is a disorder of the connective tissue (plantar fascia) which supports the arch of the foot. It accounts for around 80% of cases of heel pain and is most common in people 40 – 60 years old. Plantar fasciitis feels worse first thing in the morning and when getting up after sitting for a while.
The exact cause of plantar fasciitis is not clear. However, there are risk factors such as a sudden increase in exercise, being overweight, long periods of standing and excessive running. If the foot is flat or over pronated or the arch is high, orthotics may be of benefit.
This condition can be diagnosed by our practitioners after an in-depth case history and physical examination. Diagnostic imaging such as ultrasound can establish the severity of the problem but is not always required.
We suggest you book in with one of our physios for treatment, particularly one of those with a special interest in orthotic provision as they can decide if you need a biomechanical assessment of your foot or orthotics.
Check out our services pages to find out more about these therapies. Practitioners are trained to treat most conditions but do this in slightly different ways. They work together to find the best treatment most suited to your condition.
There are a number of treatments for plantar fasciitis provided by our practitioners. These include individualised exercise programmes and stretches, biomechanical assessment and provision of orthotics if necessary.
Injections of cortisone, PRP (platelet rich plasma) or prolotherapy are reserved for the difficult cases.
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