Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Earlwood
Plantar Fasciitis
At Earlwood Podiatry, we provide specialised and effective treatment for Plantar Fasciitis, a common condition affecting the plantar fascia, a vital component of your foot that supports stability and energy storage. Plantar Fasciitis can be a painful issue, restricting your daily activities, but our experienced podiatrists are here to assist you.
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Understanding Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is a condition that frequently occurs due to the substantial role the plantar fascia plays in maintaining foot stability and energy distribution. Its commonality is evident through the number of patients seeking treatment for Plantar Fasciitis.
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Recognising Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms
Common signs of Plantar Fasciitis include pain in the central to medial plantar heel, often exacerbated during weight-bearing activities. This condition is characterised by pain and stiffness, particularly in the morning, when you take your first steps. While adults usually experience heel pain, children may feel discomfort in the arch of their foot. In some cases, Plantar Fasciitis coexists with other issues, such as muscle, nerve, or fat pad-related pain in the same region around the plantar heel or arch.
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Effective Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Approach
Our approach to Plantar Fasciitis treatment at Earlwood Podiatry is a comprehensive and individualised process:
- Initial Consultation: We begin by listening to your unique situation. Your history, the duration and severity of your pain, and its impact on your daily life are essential in guiding our diagnosis and treatment.
- Physical Assessment: Our skilled podiatrists conduct a thorough physical examination to pinpoint the most sensitive areas, confirming the diagnosis of Plantar Fasciitis. Additionally, specific tests, may be performed to rule out neural-related heel pain and other conditions that may be associated with plantar fasciitis.
- Imaging: When necessary, we may recommend ultrasound or MRI investigations to further evaluate your condition.
- Biomechanical Assessment: We assess your foot’s structure and biomechanics to determine if any structural or biomechanical factors contribute to your pain or hinder its resolution.
- Identification of Risk Factors: We explore your history and habits to identify factors that may have led to the development or persistence of Plantar Fasciitis. This may include analysing training load, footwear choices, gait and running technique, flexibility or stiffness, strength, general health, medical conditions, diet, weight fluctuations, hormonal changes, and psychological factors.
- Personalised Treatment Plan: Rather than offering generic treatment regimes, we provide a personalised treatment plan designed to address short-term pain relief while tackling underlying factors for long-term improvement.
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Treatment Options
Treatment options may include:
- Pain Management: We offer a range of treatments to alleviate your pain, some of which may include orthotics, supportive footwear recommendations, stretching and strengthening exercises, shockwave therapy, dry needling, injection therapies, padding and strapping. Guidance on activity modification to manage foot pain and determine when rest is necessary
- Orthotics: In-house manufactured custom-made orthotic insoles that provide the necessary support to relieve pressure on the plantar fascia and improve your overall foot biomechanics. We also provide the option of Medical-grade prefabricated orthotics, which can be modified to enhance foot function and shoe fit.
- Strengthening and stretching: Our team will work closely with you to develop a tailored exercise program to strengthen the muscles and ligaments in your feet, reducing stress on the plantar fascia.
- Shockwave Therapy: In some cases, shockwave therapy may be recommended to stimulate healing and reduce pain.
- Corticosteroid Injections: For severe cases, we may recommend corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain.
We’re dedicated to your well-being and committed to finding the most suitable Plantar Fasciitis treatment for your unique needs. Contact Earlwood Podiatry to embark on a journey toward a more comfortable, healthy lifestyle with improved mobility.
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