Heel Pain Fremantle

Both adults and children often experience heel pain, which can stem from conditions such as Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, Sever’s Disease, and heel spurs. At The Foot Clinic, our podiatrists are skilled in diagnosing and treating these common heel issues.

What causes heel pain?

The causes of heel pain are diverse, ranging from tendon overuse and inflammation at attachment sites to fractures and bony abnormalities. These factors can be affected by foot position, biomechanics, and the impact of acute or chronic trauma. The team at The Foot Clinic near Fremantle are specialists in treating heel pain.
Heel Pain Fremantle
Heel pain is common in children, and we're here to help families manage this issue. However, adults can also suffer from painful heels that benefit from our expert podiatry care.
At The Foot Clinic, we commonly treat plantar fasciitis, a type of heel pain with several causes and numerous treatment options. Depending on the nature of the condition, the treatment process can sometimes take longer.
Dr Suresh Sivacolundhu, founder and director of The Foot Clinic in Perth
Heel Pain Podiatrist, Dr Suresh Fremantle
Our podiatrists at The Foot Clinic treat various heel pain conditions, including Bursitis and Haglund’s Deformities. Bursitis happens when a fluid-filled sac becomes inflamed, and Haglund’s deformity is a bony enlargement that can cause pain around the Achilles tendon or bursitis, often exacerbated by shoes rubbing on the heel, says Dr Lauren Merritt.

Heel pain treatments

At The Foot Clinic, the first priority for our podiatrists is to identify the cause of your heel pain. "Once identified, we discuss the best evidence-based treatments to address the pain and prevent it from recurring," says Dr Suresh.

Overuse or overloading of the soft tissue structures around the heel is a common cause of heel pain. The podiatrists at The Foot Clinic in Perth often recommend treatments like supportive shoes, orthotics, and strengthening exercises to relieve pressure on the heel bone and surrounding tissues.

Plantar fasciitis

Heel bursitis

Heel bumps

Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Inflammation of heel pad

Stress fracture

Achilles tendonitis

Sever's disease

Exercises & home remedies for heel pain

In addition to treating heel pain, strengthening the calf muscles plays a vital role in improving stability across the lower limb, foot, and ankle.

“First, we’ll get you started on isometric strengthening exercises. These are exercises where the position of the exercise is held for 10 to 30 seconds,” Dr Suresh says. “Next, we begin eccentric strengthening, which involves applying a controlled load to a muscle as it lengthens. And finally we prescribe concentric strengthening exercises, which work muscles as they contract.” These exercises are sent to you via our online app called Physitrack, “This is an important tool for a self-directed home exercise programme.” Says Dr Suresh.

How can I prevent heel pain?

The search for a quick solution to heel pain is common, but the real answer is straightforward: strong feet are essential. “Strong feet mean your bones are in the right place, your muscles are strong and your balance mechanism is working well,” Suresh says. “If you have strong feet, you won’t have any problems with heel pain.”}

We regularly treat patients across Perth in our clinic, including suburbs such as Swanbourne, Mount Claremont, Subiaco, Karrakatta, Shenton Park, Floreat, Wembley, Dalkeith, Crawley, Mosman Park, Nedlands, Peppermint Grove and more areas. Get in touch or book an appointment today.

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