Foot and Ankle
Plantar Fasciitis Physiotherapy in Indirapuram
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. The telltale sign is sharp pain under the heel with your first steps out of bed, easing as you walk around, then returning after standing or sitting for long periods.
What's happening
The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue running from the heel to the toes, supporting the arch. When it's overloaded, the attachment at the heel becomes irritated and painful. Like many tendon problems, long-standing cases involve tissue change more than true inflammation, which is why many clinicians call it plantar heel pain or plantar fasciopathy.
Common contributors
Sudden increases in walking or running, long hours standing on hard floors, weight gain, tight calves, unsupportive footwear and walking barefoot on hard surfaces. Many of our patients in Indirapuram notice it after switching from outdoor shoes to walking barefoot at home all day.
Treatment
Calf stretching and strengthening, along with foot strengthening, form a core part of treatment. A heel raise exercise done slowly on a step with the toes lifted has good research support. Footwear with good cushioning and arch support, used indoors as well as outdoors, often helps quickly.
Taping can reduce pain in the short term. Shockwave therapy has good evidence for persistent cases. Night splints help some people with severe morning pain.
Recovery often takes several months. Most people improve without surgery.
Exercises often used for Plantar Fasciitis
These are exercises our physiotherapists commonly include. Which ones suit you, how many and in what order depends on your assessment and stage of recovery.
Medical note
This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Treatment is planned after an in-person assessment by a physiotherapist, and we refer you to a doctor where symptoms need medical review first. If you have sudden weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, chest pain or severe unexplained pain, seek emergency care.
Frequently asked questions
Why does it hurt most in the morning?
Should I walk barefoot at home?
Do heel spurs cause plantar fasciitis?
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is pain under the heel from an irritated plantar fascia, the thick band along the sole.
What causes Plantar Fasciitis?
Common causes include sudden increases in walking or running, tight calves, flat or high arches, excess weight and poor footwear.
What are the common symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis?
Common symptoms include sharp heel pain on the first steps in the morning or after sitting, easing with movement.
How is Plantar Fasciitis diagnosed?
It is usually diagnosed with clinical examination.
Can physiotherapy help with Plantar Fasciitis?
Yes. Calf stretching, plantar fascia loading, footwear advice and shockwave for stubborn cases work well. Our joint pain physiotherapy programme is built around this.
What are the goals of physiotherapy for Plantar Fasciitis?
To reduce heel pain, improve calf flexibility and foot strength and return to walking comfortably.
What treatments may be used for Plantar Fasciitis?
Treatment usually combines exercises such as calf stretch, calf raises and plantar fascia stretch with shockwave therapy (ESWT), ultrasound therapy and kinesio taping. Hands-on treatment, education and activity advice are added as needed, and the plan changes as you progress.
Related treatments
Joint Pain Physiotherapy
Assessment and treatment for stiff, swollen or painful joints.
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Acoustic pulses for stubborn tendon and heel pain that hasn't settled with exercise.
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High-frequency sound waves applied to soft tissue. A supporting tool for tendon and ligament problems.
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