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Heel Pain Physiotherapy in Woodstock

ARE YOU STILL SUFFEREING FROM HEEL PAIN?

Heel pain can have various reasons and can occur in school going kids, working personnel or senior citizens.

Conditions that can cause Acute or Chronic Heel Pain
  • Planter fasciitis
  • Achilles Tendinitis/Strain/Rupture
  • Heel Spur
  • Ankle Ligament Sprain Injury
  • Bunion/Toe Deformities
Common Causes in Athletes,
  • Sprint Running
  • Cross Country Running
  • Sport Such as Hockey, Soccer, Basketball, skating etc
  • High/Long jump
  • Gymnast
  • Dancer
Common Causes in non-Athletes
  • Working on the feet all day such as factory workers, contraction workers
  • Inappropriate foot wear such as safety shoes, High heels
  • Bad foot posture such as flat feet or hyper pronation
  • Stiff and tight Lower leg muscles
Common Sign and Symptoms
  • Morning Pain and Stiffness- Hallmark sign
  • Tenderness over the Ankle/ bottom of foot
  • Swelling and pain
  • Difficulty in Walking
  • Difficulty in climbing stairs
Physiotherapy treatment of Heel Pain in Woodstock
Short Term Goal

To reduce the pain and swelling usually involves rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), anti-inflammatory medications (As per physician). Additionally, physical therapy may be recommended to help reduce pain and improve the range of motion.

Heel Pain Physiotherapy at Bounce Back Physio Plus Rehab
  • Education about Do’s and Don’ts
  • Planning and Pacing the activities of Daily life
  • Advance electrotherapy and Shockwave therapy for Achilles Tendinopathy and Plantar Fasciitis has the best outcome
  • Manual Therapy to release the tight and stiff muscle as well as joint
  • IASTM that focus on releasing scar tissues in tendon and muscles
  • Appropriate techniques to apply stretches and strengthening to avoid future injuries
  • Custom Foot Orthotics at Bounce Back Physio Plus Rehab to align the foot that release the tension on Achilles tendon
  • German made good quality Ankle Brace to prevent future ankle injuries
  • And Much more..