Plantar fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common conditions seen at the Bankstown Podiatry and Injury Clinic. Plantar fasciitis is a term used to describe heel pain resulting from inflammation of the plantar fascial tendon (most commonly where it attaches to the heel bone).

Plantar fasciitis has many causes such as sudden increases in weight, rapid increases in activity, improper footwear, long periods of standing, regular running and tight muscles.

At the Bankstown Podiatry and Injury Clinic, we have found that many patients suffering with plantar fasciitis have poor foot and lower limb biomechanics. By improving and correcting biomechanical anomalies through orthotics, we can achieve a complete recovery almost every time!

Most patients visiting us at the Bankstown Podiatry and Injury Clinic report the following symptoms:

• Pain at the heel after long periods of standing/walking
• Pain in heel first thing in the morning or after long periods of rest
• Heat and swelling emanating from the heel
• Pain when pressing on the plantar fascial tendon, especially at the heel region

At the Bankstown Podiatry and Injury Clinic, we have successfully assisted hundreds of patients reach a complete recovery from plantar fasciitis. We utilise evidence based treatment techniques to get our patients back doing the activities they love, pain free! They include:

• Soft tissue therapy
• Orthotic therapy
• Dry needling
• Cupping
• Strength and conditioning programs

Suffering from plantar fasciitis? Book an appointment today with Dr Bilal Khelladi at the Bankstown Podiatry and Injury Clinic to start getting back into the activities you love, pain free.