Plantar fasciitis can be a painful, frustrating condition — but with the right physical therapy plan, it's very treatable. Your therapist may use a mix of stretching, hands-on massage, strengthening work, and supportive tools like taping, bracing, or orthotics to ease your pain and restore flexibility. As the plantar fascia and surrounding muscles loosen up, symptoms often start to ease quickly. Everything we do is built around your specific needs.
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Beyond relieving your current pain, we also help you keep it from coming back. That includes guidance on proper footwear, effective stretching routines, and small lifestyle adjustments that reduce the chance of future flare-ups. If foot pain is holding you back, our therapists are ready to help you get back on your feet and moving comfortably again.
Plantar Fasciitis
Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis and Plantar Fascia Injuries
Plantar fasciitis causes pain in the bottom of the foot, and physical therapy is one of the most effective ways to treat it. We use a range of stretching, strengthening, and soft-tissue techniques to reduce inflammation and promote healing, and we may add modalities like ultrasound, manual therapy, taping, bracing, or shoe orthotics to manage your symptoms. Every plan is tailored to you, with clear home-exercise guidance to keep your relief lasting.
Rehab can include many different techniques, chosen by your therapist based on your injury and symptoms. Some of the things we commonly use include:
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Sports massage techniques
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Blood flow restriction therapy
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Graston or IASTM (Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization)
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Joint mobilizations
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Passive stretching for muscles and joint
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Range of motion techniques
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Manually resisted exercises
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Strengthening exercises
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Endurance and conditioning exercise
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Agility training
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Balance training
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Plyometric technique and training
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Olympic weight lifting​
Why Choose HIDEF?
Our team will help you get back on your feet and back to the activities you love. We have the equipment to maximize your recovery and to test your progress along the way, so we can be confident you're improving, and your therapist will coordinate with your doctor to keep your care connected. With seven convenient locations across the region, expert plantar fasciitis care is always close to home.
