Plantar heel pain is often most noticeable during the first steps after rest or after prolonged standing. Several conditions can cause heel discomfort.
General educational information, not a diagnosis. Clinical review has not been recorded.
What happens during an assessment?
Assessment may review symptom location, ankle movement, calf strength, footwear, activity load and alternative explanations for pain.
What might a care plan include?
Rehabilitation can include progressive foot/calf strengthening, load management, mobility work and footwear advice depending on individual needs.
Questions patients ask
Is plantar fasciitis physiotherapy right for me?
There is no one treatment plan that suits everyone. The first step is to review the symptoms, medical history and functional goals, then decide whether physiotherapy, additional medical assessment or a different service is appropriate.
What should I bring to an assessment?
Please bring relevant reports or imaging if you already have them, a current medication list when relevant and a brief description of what daily activities have become difficult. You do not need to obtain scans solely to book a first enquiry.
Safety and next steps
Unexplained severe pain, numbness, infection signs or a traumatic injury needs appropriate medical attention.
Related care guides
Heel Pain Physiotherapy · Shockwave Therapy.
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