Also Known As Heel Spur Syndrome.

Plantar fasciitis is a result of increased loading and strain on the plantar fascia ligament, most commonly around the heel area but is also found in the arch.

The most common causes are:

• Increase in activity

• Poor footwear (no support)

• Injury

• Ageing

• Flat feet

• Weight gain

Also known as Achilles tendinopathy

The Achiles tendon is found behind the ankle and is the strongest tendon in the body that attaches the calf muscles to the foot.

Achilles pain occurs when the tendon load is too high and the achilles tendon strains, sprains or tears.

The most common causes are:

• Increase in activity

• Poor footwear - very flat or unsupportive

• Injury

• Ageing

• Tight calves

• Flat feet

Sever’s Disease is a common presentation of heel pain in children, between the ages of 8-13. It is a result of the growth plate in the heel closing and becoming a mature adult bone.

Sever’s disease is self limiting and will eventually stop being painful, although here at Highett Podiatry we have many treatment options to alleviate the child’s symptoms.

The most common causes are:

• Increased activity (sporty kids)

• Poor footwear (unsupportive)

• Flat pitched footwear (basketball and football boots)

• Tight calves

• Flat feet

Other causes of heel pain can be:

• Bruised heel

• Posterior Impingement

• Tarsal Tunnel Syndrom

• Stress Fracture

• Fat Pad Atrophy

• Haglund’s deformity

• Bone tumor

• Cracked Heels

• Ulcers

• Pressure sores / ischaemia