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The most common cause of heel pain, and one of the most treatable.
Plantar fasciitis is that sharp heel pain with your first steps in the morning. With a targeted plan, most people get back to comfortable walking.
Sharp heel pain with your first steps in the morning
Pain that eases as you warm up, then returns
Heel tenderness after standing or sitting for a while
An ache that runs along the arch
Overload of the plantar fascia
Tight calves and reduced ankle movement
Flat feet or high arches
Long hours on hard surfaces or in poor footwear
An assessment to confirm the diagnosis and rule out mimics
Strapping for immediate relief
A stretching and strengthening program
Footwear advice and simple daily changes
Custom orthotics where your assessment supports them
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