The condition occurs when the plantar fascia — the thick band of tissue connecting the heel to the toes — becomes irritated, inflamed, or develops small tears. It is typically characterised by sharp pain with the first steps in the morning or after periods of rest, and is commonly associated with overactivity, training errors, and inappropriate footwear.
At Podium Physiotherapy, we have extensive experience in managing plantar fasciitis and understand how significantly it can affect your training and racing goals. Treatment begins with a comprehensive assessment to identify the underlying causes of your symptoms and create an effective plan to get you back to training as quickly and safely as possible.
We provide tailored rehabilitation programmes alongside adjunct treatments such as taping, footwear advice, and recommendations on insoles where appropriate. We can also modify your current training plan and suggest suitable cross-training options to help maintain your fitness while symptoms settle.
Where necessary, we can also arrange onward referral for imaging to support diagnosis and guide treatment.
