Heel Pain – Plantar Fasciitis

Heel Pain – Plantar Fasciitis

Spring is here and the clinic is really busy looking after people’s feet. From fungal nail infections to verrucae, people are looking to get their feet in tip top condition. The beginning of the warmer weather is tempting people to become more active. Taking long...
Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis

Summer is here and the clinic is really busy looking after people’s feet. From fungal nail infections to verrucae people are looking to get their feet in tip top condition. The weather is also encouraging many people to become more active. Taking long walks or...
Plantar Fasciitis

Heel Pain

What causes heel pain? Heel pain is most commonly one of two conditions either Plantar Fasciitis (bottom of the heel) or Achilles tendinopathy (back of the heel) What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common injuries that we see at the Theale...

What is Ultrasound?

Ultrasound is a scanning method so safe it is used in pregnancy to view the baby. We can also use it for a wide variety of medical purposes to investigate painful or damaged structures in the body. Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to produce accurate images...
Treatment for Plantar Fasciitus

Treatment for Plantar Fasciitus

What is the best treatment for Plantar Fasciitus Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common injuries that we see at the Theale Wellbeing Centre. It is the most frequent cause of chronic  heel pain usually where the fascia under the foot inserts into the heel bone. It...