Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Box Hill

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Melbourne Podiatry Clinic proudly offers quality care for plantar fasciitis to local Box Hill residents and surrounding communities.

 

Plantar fasciitis shouldn't prevent you from engaging in activities you enjoy!

Our treatments offer lasting relief for plantar fasciitis, regardless of its origin.

Our focus is to:

  1. Identify the exact source of your pain
  2. Alleviate your pain
  3. Get you moving again
  4. Provide a long term solution

Our goal is to stop plantar fasciitis impacting your life and get you moving again without pain - fast!

Understanding Plantar Fasciitis: What is it?

Plantar fasciitis is a very common condition seen by podiatrists. It is estimated that over 1 in 10 people will suffer from plantar fasciitis in their lifetime and is very susceptible to reoccur. It is caused by many factors such as age, overuse, poor flexibility, being overweight and athletic activity.

Your plantar fascia, a key element of your foot, connects the heel bone to the base of your toes, running across the foot's arch. When you curl your toes and touch your foot's arch, you can notice this structure. It's essential for upholding the arch's shape and cushioning your steps.

Plantar fasciitis usually manifests as heel pain, which is often more intense in the morning or after periods of rest. Due to its resistance to many treatments, a well-organised and thorough treatment strategy is essential for addressing this problem.

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Box Hill

Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis

At Melbourne Podiatry Clinic we deal with many cases of plantar fasciitis on a daily basis and we have a proven track record in providing long-term relief.

Our treatment involves two important steps:

Encourage Tissue Repair:

  • Shockwave therapy - is a proven treatment option and helps fast-track the natural repair process (see video below)
  • Soft tissue modalities
  • Dry needling
  • Exercises

Removing the stress - it is key to reduce the stress from the plantar fascia to allow it to heal. We use a combination of targeted offloading techniques including:

  • Taping
  • Shoe modifications
  • Shoe inserts (orthotics) - if more aggressive offloading is required.

Our treatment strategy typically leads to pain reduction within 1 to 2 weeks. After alleviating the symptoms, we implement measures to ensure the problem doesn't recur.

If your plantar fasciitis symptoms continue without improvement, come in for a thorough examination, and let’s work on getting you back to the activities you enjoy!

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For Podiatry in Box Hill,  contact us for professional podiatric care on (03) 9993 0461 or book online now.

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