Vale Health Clinic

Advanced diagnosis and treatment for plantar fasciitis pain

  • - Diagnostic ultrasound
  • - Focused shockwave
  • - Guided injections
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Vale Health Clinic

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

It is a natural substance which is found in your body and joints. It provides lubrication for the joints.

Synovial fluid enables lubrication and shock absorption. This allows for the joint to move more freely without friction. Hyaluronic acid’s properties also help protect bone from injury. This is known as viscoelastic.

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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

It is a natural substance which is found in your body and joints. It provides lubrication for the joints.

Synovial fluid enables lubrication and shock absorption. This allows for the joint to move more freely without friction. Hyaluronic acid’s properties also help protect bone from injury. This is known as viscoelastic.

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Focused and radial shockwave have great success rates and is a recommend treatment by NICE guideline.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Plantar fasciitis is throbbing or burning pain at the inside part of the heel. Pain is gradual over weeks to months, although it can sometimes occur suddenly, and can be associated with trauma. The pain is normally worse in morning or at the beginning of an activity. Also, continuous movement such as walking can ease the discomfort. It is generally more common in females.
An assessment by a practitioner is often enough for a diagnosis to be made. it is important to determine the reasons that have led to the plantar fasciiitis, such as training errors, calf tightness, or poor movement patterns.
Generally, imaging assists in the diagnosis. Usually, ultrasound is the first choice to detect typical swelling changes and thickening of the plantar fascia. Sometimes an MRI maybe required to rule out other conditions such as stress fracture or plantar fibroma

Plantar fasciitis can be a chronic condition that is known to be a difficult condition to treat . It is important to get a diagnosis early and seek the correct advice and treatment.

In some cases, ultrasound-guided plantar fascia injections are performed. However, shockwave therapy is normally the best first choice as injections can be painful and sometimes risk damaging the fat pad.
This will dependant on the chronicity of the condition and the diagnostic ultrasound findings. Generally patients will need 5-8 sessions of shockwave therapy and 12-week course of stretches and exercise
 

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Patient experience with our services
Sam Dewey A year ago

Working on my feet in hospitality for over 20 years. Been in agony over last few years with sharp stabbing pains in my heels and bottom of feet. Got nowhere with NHS and was recommended shockwave therapy. In all honesty was very dubious but gave it a go. Best decision ever, Gary is amazing and not only does it work, he also explains how it works and the science behind it. Cannot recommend enough

Emily Court 5 months ago

After suffering with Plantar Fasciitis for a long time I took the plunge and made an appointment with Gary for some shockwave therapy. Gary is very knowledgable and has given me lots of great advice and the treatment has been great! My pain levels are much better and I'm hopeful that when I finish the treatment I'll be back to normal. Booking was easy using the online system and Gary has been very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend!

Emma Bradshaw A year ago

Plantar Fasciitis treatment, 6 sessions. Gary was amazing, he explained everything really well, both what he was doing during the treatments and what exercises I needed to do at home. I have struggled with plantar fasciitis for 18 months and it feels so much better, following my 6 sessions, I am back walking again several times a week, which is so exciting as I have really missed this. Both my dogs and I say “thank you”.

Beverly Dwyer 4 years ago

A neglected sports injury had resulted in chronic pain in my ankle. After several uncomfortable months with no improvement I sought professional help from Gary Edwards at the Shockwave Clinic. Thanks to his excellent course of treatment and invaluable advice I am now pain free and running again. Without hesitation I would recommend his services.

Lis Key A year ago

I was in agony from plantar fasciitis when I first visited Gary. Fast forward four sessions of shockwave therapy and the searing pain has all but gone. I couldn't be more grateful to him after months of absolute misery. I highly recommend his treatment for any fellow PF sufferers.