Plantar Fasciitis Brompton

• Sharp discomfort under the heel, particularly with the first steps in the morning
• Symptoms that ease with movement but return after periods of rest
• Heel discomfort that becomes more noticeable after spending long periods on your feet
• Tenderness or sensitivity when pressure is applied to the inside of the heel
• Symptoms that flare following physical activity and settle after a period of rest
• Heel pain that may be affecting work, exercise, or day-to-day activities

Assessment may help determine whether plantar fasciitis or another heel condition is contributing to your symptoms.

• Biomechanical factors including flat feet, high arches, or inward rolling of the foot that may influence strain through the plantar fascia
• Reduced calf flexibility may influence tension through the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia, contributing to increased stress on the heel.
• Sudden changes in activity levels, such as starting a new exercise routine, increasing walking distance, or beginning a job that involves prolonged standing
• Higher body weight levels that may contribute to increased stress through the heel with each step
• Footwear factors, including worn runners, flat thongs, hard work boots, or shoes with limited support around the house
• Occupational standing on hard surfaces that may increase load through the heel and plantar fascia
• Age-related tissue changes, which may reduce the flexibility and load tolerance of the plantar fascia over time
• Past lower limb injuries or surgery that may affect biomechanics and redistribute load through the foot and heel

Plantar fasciitis is often influenced by more than one factor. A podiatry assessment may help identify which contributors are most relevant to your symptoms.

• Custom orthotics
• Radial shockwave therapy
• Focused (focal) shockwave therapy
• Prolotherapy (regenerative injections)
• Low-level cold laser therapy
• Dry needling
• Foot mobilisation therapy
• Specific strapping and taping techniques
• Footwear assessment and advice
• Structured rehabilitation programs

Some individuals may notice improvement within 6–12 weeks of beginning a structured management plan, although timeframes vary. Earlier assessment and management may help identify contributing factors before symptoms become more persistent.

Gap-free assessment

New patients with eligible private health insurance and podiatry cover may have no out-of-pocket cost for their initial heel pain assessment.

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