Foot and heel pain

Care for foot and heel pain, delivered at home.

What happens in foot and heel pain.

Foot and heel pain in older adults typically arises from inflammation, structural changes, or overuse of the tendons and fascia supporting the foot, making walking painful and reducing overall activity.

Signs you may notice

First Steps PainSharp or aching pain in the heel or sole, especially with the first steps in the morning
Pain on StandingDiscomfort that worsens after standing or walking for extended periods
Arch TendernessSwelling or tenderness along the arch or base of the heel
Altered WalkingAltered walking pattern to avoid putting pressure on the painful area

What we treat under foot and heel pain

Plantar fasciitis
Inflammation of the band along the sole, bringing sharp heel pain with the first steps.
Flat feet
A fallen arch that changes how you walk and strains the foot.
Heel pain
Aching or tenderness in the heel that worsens with standing and walking.

How we treat foot and heel pain.

Every treatment is shaped around your body and your pace

A few exercises we use at home

These are examples of exercises we may use. Your physiotherapist chooses and adjusts the right ones for you after your free assessment.

Calf raisesRestores calf flexion range gently and progressively.
Heel raisesStrengthens the calf muscle that supports the heel with every step.
Ankle pumpsKeeps the ankle and foot moving to ease stiffness.

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