Plantar Fasciitis – Treatment & Management

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Osteopath Bentleigh | Osteopath Bentleigh East

3/658 Centre Rd, Bentleigh East, 3165

Dr. Sarah Walsh (Osteopath), L1 Strength & Conditioning Coach and Schroth Method Certified Scoliosis practitioner.

Treatment & Management of Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of foot pain, affecting 3.6-7% of the general population and accounting for 8% of all running-related injuries.¹ It is characterized by pain on the under-surface of the foot around the heel and is typically provoked by weight-bearing activities. It is prevalent in both sports active and sedentary population groups.¹

Research has suggested that high-load strength training intervention enables a quicker reduction of pain.¹ This includes inducing high-load tensile forces across the plantar fascia by combining the use of achilles loading and the windlass mechanism. The windlass mechanism is the tension that is created on the under-surface of the foot between the heel and the ball of the foot when the big toe is extended. This can be incorporated into a strength training intervention by using a towel under the toes when performing a heel raise to increase the amount of extension of the big toe.

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Although previous studies have shown that plantar fascia-specific stretching and shoe inserts are effective treatment, approximately 40% of sufferers continue to experience symptoms 2 years after a diagnosis had been made.¹ Therefore a simple progressive exercise protocol should be included in the treatment and management of plantar fasciitis.

All our Osteopaths at Valued Health Osteopathy are university trained allied health professionals who have completed a minimum of five years of university training in anatomy, physiology, pathology, general medical diagnosis and osteopathic techniques. It is also a requirement that all our Osteopaths at Valued Health Osteopathy are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Osteopathy Australia (OA).

You do not need a referral to see one of our friendly Osteopaths at Valued Health Osteopathy. We have a very good relationship with many surrounding doctors, other health practitioners and personal trainers in the local community of Bentleigh East , Bentleigh, Ormond, McKinnon, Oakleigh, Carnegie, Caulfield, Moorabbin, Murrumbeena, Brighton, Clayton and Clarinda.

Valued Health Osteopathy offers Osteopathy, Clinical Pilates, Massage Therapy, Exercise Rehabilitation and Strength & Conditioning. Valued Health Osteopathy is open 6 days a week with early morning and evening appointments. Move better with Osteopathy!

Valued Health Osteopathy is located at 3/658 Centre Road, Bentleigh East, Melbourne, Victoria, 3165.

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Reference:
  1. Rathleff M, Mølgaard C, Fredberg U, Kaalund S, Andersen K, Jensen T etal. High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis: A randomized controlled trial with 12-month follow-up. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 2014;25(3):e292-e300.
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About Tom McCormick

Dr. Tom McCormick (Osteopath) is the Director and Principal Osteopath at Valued Health Osteopathy in Bentleigh East. Tom is a qualified Osteopath and Dry needling practitioner and is also a Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach. Tom has also completed further studies in optimal movement patterns with the FMS (Functional Movement Systems).Tom believes it is important to address the immediate issues causing pain, however feels it is equally important to improve his patient’s ongoing movement, tissue quality, muscle activation and muscle strength in order to optimize injury recovery and reduce the chance of re-aggravation. Since Tom graduated as an Osteopath he has had the opportunity to work both in Queensland and Victoria within private practice and has worked closely with sporting teams. Tom has suffered many injuries and complaints over the years due to his heavy interest in sport. From broken bones, torn cartilage, tendon and muscle injuries to even a double hernia repair, this is ultimately what led Tom into the health field. Tom has a hands on approach to healthcare by utilizing a broad range of techniques that are tailored specifically to each patient. Such techniques include mobilization, soft tissue massage, stretching, trigger point therapy, dry needling and exercise rehabilitation. Although Tom enjoys treating athletes, he also thrives on the sense of enjoyment that comes with helping his patients of all ages with many other injuries. Tom also has experience in treating headaches, back and neck pain, hip, knee and ankle injuries and shoulder and elbow pain. Here at Valued Health Osteopathy Tom will use his Osteopathic experience, coupled with his further training to assess, diagnose, rehabilitate and treat in order to get you moving better with less pain. Outside of work Tom loves to travel, watch plenty of sport, exercise and loves a good coffee.