Plantar Fasciitis Cottesloe
Take the first step towards managing plantar fasciitis pain.
Painful Heels Are A Common Occurrence
One of the most common foot complaints is heel pain, and the most common cause of this is a condition known as plantar fasciitis.
If you’re experiencing intolerable pain in your heel, don’t ignore it– book an appointment with a podiatrist in Perth. When you visit us at The Foot Clinic in Cottesloe, we will aim to identify the cause of your discomfort and work with you to address the symptoms and potentially resolve any underlying issues.
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot, joining the heel and toes. It’s designed to act like a shock absorber and support the foot's arch, aiding in walking. Plantar fasciitis occurs when this tissue becomes inflamed or is torn as a result of excessive pressure.
There are many potential causes of this condition, including:
- Prolonged standing or walking
- Injury (such as falling onto the heel or plantarflexion contracture)
- Long distance running
- Incorrect foot posture or biomechanics when standing, walking, and running
- Flat feet
- High arches
- Unusual walking patterns
- Incorrect footwear that lacks proper support
What are the Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis?
The most common symptom of plantar fasciitis is a sharp pain on the bottom of the foot, near the heel. This pain is usually worse first thing in the morning, particularly when taking your first few steps, but tends to subside when walking. Standing or sitting for long periods may cause the pain to return, and many people notice it is worse post-exercise (not during). sensation in the heel and/or arch.
Other symptoms may include stiffness and general discomfort (that improve with movement but worsen at rest), tenderness along the bottom of the foot, and a burning or aching
What are the Treatment Options for Plantar Fasciitis?
There are many different ways to address plantar fasciitis, but your podiatrist will usually start with non-invasive techniques that focus on rest, icing the area to reduce inflammation, and avoiding activities that cause pain. They will also provide guidance on proper plantar fascia care to help prevent the condition from recurring.
Other treatment options they may recommend include:
- Over-the-counter painkillers and anti-inflammatories (such as ibuprofen)
- Custom orthotics
- Manual therapy
- Biomechanical assessment
- An exercise and strengthening program
- Footwear assessment and advice
- Strapping, padding, and/or night splints
- Steroid or corticosteroid injections
- Shockwave therapy
- Dry needling
- Lifestyle changes
In some severe cases, and when all other treatments have failed, surgery may be explored as an option.
Your Plantar Fasciitis Questions Answered
Why Choose The Foot Clinic?
Conveniently Located
Our clinic is conveniently located at Cottlesloe Central with three levels of free parking, making it easy for patients around Perth to visit us for treatment.
Podiatry for Everyone
We work with all types of patients at The Foot Clinic, from children to elite athletes. No matter your foot complaint, we are committed to helping you find a solution.
Patient Satisfaction
We are committed to providing our patients with quality foot care. With a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of more than 95, we have peace of mind that we’re doing just that!
Pain-Free Feet May be Within Your Reach
If you are experiencing pain in the heel, don’t ignore it– seek treatment to prevent it from worsening. There’s no award for pushing through the pain, and you may even be setting yourself up for other issues in the future.
The dedicated team at The Foot Clinic has ample experience in addressing foot conditions like plantar fasciitis. We take care to develop personalised treatment plans that aim to relieve your symptoms, get to the root cause of your pain, and work towards preventing the issue from recurring. Make an appointment today to discuss your needs in more detail.