• SA Running Injury Clinic (North)

    62 Melbourne Street North Adelaide 5006
    Phone: 8239 1022

    SA Running Injury Clinic (South)

    233 Fullarton Road Eastwood 5063
    Phone: 8357 0700

    Heel Pain Treatment Adelaide

    Plantar Fasciitis

    Heel Spur

    Plantar Fasciosis

    DEFINITION

    Inflammation or degeneration caused by excessive stretching of the plantar fascia.

    Heel pain Adelaide

    ANATOMY

    Plantar fascia is a thick ligament that supports the sole of the foot

    SYMPTOMS

    1. Dull ache or sharp pain when getting out of bed
    2. Dull ache or sharp pain when getting out of chair after sitting for a period
    3. Ache at end of the day
    4. Feels like a 'stone bruise'

    CAUSES

    1. Poor foot function; flattening of arch causing plantar fascia to tear away
    2. Unsupportive/ soft footwear
    3. Tight calf muscle
    4. Body weight
    5. Sporting activity with poor training methods/ techniques

    TREATMENT

    1. Stretching, strengthening and icing
    2. Plantar fascia taping
    3. Radial Shockwave Therapy
    4. Address biomechanics (shoes/ orthotics)
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    Manage your Heel Pain with SA Running Injury Clinic

    You can book an appointment at SA Running Injury Clinic Online or over the phone. Please note we have two clinics.

    BOOK ONLINE

    Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022

    Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700