Understanding Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis

Overview

Plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot, connecting your heel bone to your toes, and is one of the most common causes of heel pain. This condition occurs when the plantar fascia becomes inflamed or irritated, often leading to sharp, stabbing or burning pain, especially with the first steps in the morning or after rest.

How podiatrists can help:

• Diagnosis: Conduct thorough through history taking, physical biomechanical assessment and gait analysis.

• Footwear selection - Our podiatrists will recommend which model to best suit your use after the through history taking and biomechanical assessment.

• Foot orthotics - Foot orthotics support your foot mechanics and help distribute pressure away from your heel. This helps reduce your symptoms and prevents your heel pain from coming back after full recovery. We can prescribe precision-made customised foot orthotics to suit your individual biomechanical needs.

• Taping - Provides stability and cushioning for immediate pain relief and better foot alignment during daily activities or in indoor situations where you cant wear footwear or orthotics.

• Stretching and strengthening Exercises - Targeted exercises to improve foot flexibility, reduce tension, and support long-term recovery.

-Zhi Peng, Podiatrist