Do you need relief for your Heel Pain?
Heel pain is a common condition that we enjoy being able to help you with, getting you back to the activities you enjoy!
Heel pain is an umbrella term used to loosely describe pain in the heel area, usually associated with standing, walking and getting out of bed in the morning. Pain is generally present in the heel or arch area. Often pain is worsened when you are on your feet for long hours at work or at home.
Some of the common heel pain conditions our Podiatrists treat include; Plantar fascia tear, Plantar fasciitis (acute – just started recently), Plantar fasciosis (chronic – been there for a while!), Achilles tendinosis, Achilles tendinopathy, Achilles tendonitis, Distal tarsal tunnel syndrome, Baxters nerve entrapement, Calcaneal stress fracture, Calcaneal cysts, Abductor hallucis tendinopathy, & Fat pad contusion.
We have also invested in a progressive heel pain Podiatry treatment to help with persistent pain – shock wave therapy (ESWT). ESWT helps to reduce pain and stimulate healing factors to the affected area.
Heel Pain Home Management
If you are having trouble with heel pain give the following tips a try to help it settle. If the pain continues, our Podiatrists will be able to help alleviate your pain. You can also find some more helpful heel pain home management tips on our blog. Be consistent with your initial management at home over the first 2-3 weeks to help the pain to settle.
Keep active with exercise and walking/running (every second day) to consolidate your base of activity. Cycling, swimming and upper body workouts are also great ways to keep active and not increase the load on your heel
This can help to reduce pain but won’t help heal the injury
Use a tennis ball or golf ball to roll under your foot and reduce the tightness and adhesion in the small muscles under your feet. Ideally do for 2-3 minutes, twice a day
Do this for 5-10 minutes on the back of your calf muscle. This can help to reduce the tightness and adhesion through the back of your leg that connects to your heel bone. Ideally do once a day
Rise up on to your toes and hold for 10-15 seconds. Repeat for 60-90 seconds whilst you brush your teeth.
Wear shoes that are cushioned and supportive and will / can help to create an environment for healing
FAQ's

Your podiatry appointment with consist of:
Listening – We listen to understand you, what activities you enjoy, how you problem presented and how it affects you.
Accurate diagnosis – We may need to refer you for diagnostic imaging such as MRI, X-Ray, ultrasound or pathology.
Assessing & addressing the causative factors – We settle your pain & address the reason why it presented.
This allows us to develop a personalised management plan, where we can determine your goals diagnosis, timeframe & management.
We are here to help guide you along the way!
Footwear – Runners, work, casual, everyday shoes. They all help us, help you.
Orthotic devices – If have or have previously worn orthosis please bring them to the appointment.
Previous Results – If you have had imaging/results, please bring them with youl.
Referral – A referral is not required to see a podiatrist. Though if you have one, please bring it along.
Clothing – We will be getting you do some walking/running as part of your assessment. Dress appropriately if possible.
Medicare card, Insurance card – Where applicable, we can process your rebates at the clinic.
For private podiatry clients. no referral is required so you can book in straight away. If you have a workcover injury, DVA, Medicare EPC or 3rd party insurance claim then a referral is required.
We have HICAPS facilities at all our clinic locations, this allows
We understand that life gets hectic and doesn’t always go to plan! Our therapists are in demand though so if you are unable to make your appointment then someone else misses out too. Should you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please inform us at least 6
Online Booking with Pro Feet Podiatry
Podiatrist Eltham
1/256 Bolton Street, Eltham VIC 3095
(03) 9439 6776
Mon to Sat
Podiatrist Geelong
291 Latrobe Terrace, Geelong 3220.
15 Police Lane, Geelong 3220.
03 5222 6868
Mon to Sat
Podiatrist Melbourne CBD
903/140 Bourke Street, Melbourne 3004.
03 9663 6202
Mon to Fri
Podiatrist Ocean Grove
Shop 3/85 The Terrace, Ocean Grove 3226.
03 5255 1612
Mon to Sat





