Ankle & Foot
Heel pain on your first steps
Medical name: Plantar Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)
Irritation of the thick band under the foot, causing sharp heel pain that is classically worst on the first steps of the day.
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Typical signs
- Sharp heel pain on first morning steps
- Pain after standing all day
- Tender spot under the heel
How physiotherapy helps
Calf and foot strengthening, load management, footwear advice, and stretching for the first-step pain.
This page can't diagnose you. A physio can tell you what's causing your pain, so message or call us if you're unsure.
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