Plantar Fasciitis – Physiocare

About the Treatment

Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain, characterized by sharp pain during your first steps in the morning. Our heel pain physiotherapy targets the thick tissue supporting your arch, using shockwave therapy, manual release, and strengthening to help manage discomfort.

How it works

Our program combines manual myofascial release of the plantar fascia and calves, high-energy shockwave therapy to stimulate blood flow and tissue repair, and customized loading exercises (the Rathleff protocol) to strengthen the fascia.

Key Benefits

About Plantar Fasciitis

Helps reduce sharp morning heel pain and stiffness

Shockwave treatment for plantar fasciitis to support tissue recovery

Stretches tight calf muscles and releases plantar tissue

Strengthens foot intrinsic muscles to support the arch

Gait correction and custom orthotic recommendations

In-Depth Guide & FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore comprehensive medical insights and answers about Plantar Fasciitis treatment, recovery times, and clinical application.

Plantar fasciitis is caused by repetitive stretching and micro-tearing of the plantar fascia—the thick band of fibrous tissue supporting the foot arch. Common risk factors include tight calf muscles, prolonged standing, unsupportive footwear, flat feet, high arches, and sudden increases in running volume.

While you sleep, your foot rests in a pointed, relaxed position, allowing the plantar fascia to shorten and contract. When you take your first steps out of bed, your foot flattens under your body weight, suddenly stretching the tight tissue and causing micro-tears at the heel bone, producing a sharp, stabbing pain.

Yes, Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a commonly used non-invasive treatment for chronic plantar fasciitis. It delivers acoustic waves that may help break up micro-scar tissue, stimulate blood flow, and support cellular healing in patients who have not improved with stretching alone.

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