Heel Pain Shenton Park

Heel pain is a frequent issue for both adults and children. At The Foot Clinic, our podiatrists are experienced in treating various heel pain conditions, including Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, Sever’s Disease, and heel spurs.

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 Shenton Park are specialists in treating heel pain.
Heel Pain Shenton Park
Heel pain in children is one of the conditions we address for families. However, adults also experience painful heels that can benefit from our expert care.
Plantar fasciitis is the most common type of heel pain treated by our podiatrists. There are several causes for this condition, and many treatment options are available, though depending on the severity, treatment may take time.
Dr Suresh Sivacolundhu, founder and director of The Foot Clinic in Perth
Heel Pain Podiatrist, Dr Suresh Shenton Park
At The Foot Clinic, our podiatrists also treat other forms of heel pain like Bursitis and Haglund’s Deformities. Bursitis is caused by inflammation in a fluid-filled sac between tendons, ligaments, and bones, while Haglund’s deformity is a bony enlargement at the back of the heel. Dr Lauren Merritt explains that both conditions can result in pain from Achilles tendon insertion or bursitis.

Heel pain treatments

At The Foot Clinic, the first step is identifying the root cause of 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

Strengthening the calf muscles is a key aspect of managing heel pain and improving overall stability in 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?

We all want a quick fix for heel pain, but the real answer is simple: building strong feet is the key to prevention and relief. “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 Fremantle, Swanbourne, Mount Claremont, Subiaco, Karrakatta, Floreat, Wembley, Dalkeith, Crawley, Mosman Park, Nedlands, Peppermint Grove and more areas. Get in touch or book an appointment today.

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