Sydney Sports Podiatry
Heel Pain Assessment & Management
At Sydney Sports Podiatry, we frequently see patients presenting with plantar fasciitis, which is a common cause of heel pain. However, because heel pain can be complex, a thorough clinical investigation is indicated to differentiate between plantar fasciitis and other conditions with similar symptoms.
We have seen cases where persistent heel pain has not responded to standard therapies, often because the underlying cause required a more detailed biomechanical evaluation. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive assessment to ensure your management plan is tailored to your specific condition.
If your current management plan is not providing the progress you expect, we invite you to book a consultation. We will perform a detailed clinical assessment to investigate the factors contributing to your discomfort and discuss the most appropriate evidence-based management options for your recovery.
Understanding the Various Forms of Heel Pain
Heel pain can present in many forms and may be caused by various underlying conditions, including:
- Plantar fasciitis or Plantar fascial tears
- Calcaneal apophysitis (including Severs disease in children/adolescents)
- Calcaneal stress fractures
- Nerve entrapments (e.g., Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome or Inferior calcaneal nerve entrapment)
- Heel pad syndrome or Adventitial bursitis
- Other clinical concerns requiring specialist referral
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