grit physio and podiatry
Book Now
Search

Heel Pain Podiatry in Glen Iris

Expert podiatry for heel pain, plantar fasciitis, Achilles pain & heel spurs — in-clinic & in-home across Glen Iris, Malvern & surrounds.

Book an Appointment

Heel Pain Stopping You in Your Tracks?

Heel pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a podiatrist — and one of the most treatable. Whether you’re experiencing sharp pain with your first steps in the morning, aching after long periods of standing, or pain during exercise, our Glen Iris podiatrists can identify the cause and get you back on your feet.

At GRIT Physio & Podiatry in Glen Iris, we take a thorough biomechanical approach to heel pain — assessing your foot structure, gait, footwear, and activity levels to find the root cause and build a treatment plan that provides lasting relief.

Heel Conditions We Treat

  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Heel spurs (calcaneal spurs)
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Sever's disease (children)
  • Fat pad syndrome
  • Baxter's nerve entrapment
  • Stress fractures of the heel
  • Retrocalcaneal bursitis
  • NDIS-related foot & heel care

Our Heel Pain Treatment Approach

  • Load Management: Structured activity modification to reduce heel stress and allow tissue healing.
  • Custom Orthotic Prescription: Bespoke orthotics with heel cushioning and arch support to offload the plantar fascia.
  • Shockwave Therapy: Evidence-based extracorporeal shockwave therapy for chronic plantar fasciitis.
  • Stretching & Exercise Program: Targeted calf and plantar fascia stretching combined with intrinsic foot strengthening.
  • Taping & Strapping: Low-dye taping to provide immediate heel pain relief and support.
  • Footwear Assessment: Detailed footwear review and recommendations to reduce heel loading.

At GRIT Glen Iris

  • ✅ In-clinic & in-home appointments
  • ✅ NDIS registered provider
  • ✅ No referral required
  • ✅ Private health rebates available
  • 📞 (03) 9999 7271

Frequently Asked Questions

Heel pain is frequently caused by plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the thick band of tissue on the bottom of your foot. Other common causes include Achilles tendinopathy, heel spurs, stress fractures, and nerve entrapment.
Recovery time for heel pain varies depending on the underlying cause, severity, and consistency of treatment. Many patients experience significant improvement within 6-12 weeks with a structured rehabilitation program, though chronic cases may require longer.
Yes, custom orthotics are highly effective in managing heel pain by providing personalized support, correcting biomechanical imbalances, and redistributing pressure away from the painful area. They are a key component in our comprehensive treatment approach.
Surgery for heel pain is rarely necessary and is typically considered only after extensive conservative treatments have failed. Most cases respond very well to non-surgical interventions such as physical therapy, orthotics, and advanced modalities like shockwave therapy.
Physical therapy plays a crucial role in heel pain treatment by providing targeted exercises to strengthen foot and calf muscles, improve flexibility, and correct gait abnormalities. Manual therapy techniques also help reduce pain and restore normal function.
At GRIT, our ‘one-percenters’ for heel pain include advanced diagnostics like video gait analysis, targeted treatments such as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), precise dry needling, and highly individualized load management protocols to optimize recovery and prevent recurrence.

Book Your Heel Pain Appointment in Glen Iris

No referral required. In-clinic & in-home appointments available. NDIS welcome.

Book Online

Or call us: (03) 9999 7271