The Movement Doctors are the Upstate’s plantar fasciitis experts
or athletes and active adults plantar fasciitis can be a nightmare, as stabbing pain and reduced flexibility join forces in a thick band of tissue along the bottom of the foot. Our personalized, holistic approach is designed to target the root cause, ensuring faster, better recovery.
Plantar fasciitis often requires specialty treatments - we are experts in all of them
While stretching and strengthening exercises are the foundation of any successful plantar fasciitis recovery, The Movement Doctors specialize in advanced, evidence-based treatments that can fast-track your results. From dry needling to custom orthotics, we have the expertise and tools to relieve your pain and restore mobility.
Plantar Fasciitis frequently asked questions
- What is plantar fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is a condition where the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue connecting your heel to your toes, becomes inflamed. This inflammation causes heel pain, often described as stabbing, especially during your first steps in the morning or after extended rest. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, especially in athletes and active adults. Proper treatment can reduce symptoms and prevent chronic issues.
- What are the symptoms of plantar fasciitis?
The most common symptom of plantar fasciitis is sharp heel pain, usually worse in the morning or after periods of rest. The pain typically affects the bottom of the heel and may extend through the arch of the foot. Other symptoms can include swelling, stiffness, and tenderness in the heel or foot arch, especially after exercise or long periods of standing.
- How do you treat plantar fasciitis?
Treatment for plantar fasciitis includes rest, icing the heel, and stretching exercises to reduce tension in the plantar fascia. Orthotic inserts can provide support, while physical therapy helps strengthen the foot and ankle. In severe cases, corticosteroid injections or shockwave therapy may be necessary. At The Movement Doctors, we offer customized plans to help athletes and active adults recover faster and prevent recurrence.
- How do I cure plantar fasciitis in one week?
For some reason we get asked this a lot - but the answer is no, you can’t cure plantar fasciitis in one week.
The best solution for plantar fasciitis is finding the root cause and addressing it with a personalized program of care. Relieving the pain is only the first step—and at The Movement Doctors we go deeper to address the biomechanical issues at the root, helping you recover fully and prevent future problems. If you can’t come in for an evaluation or you want to get started immediately, we've created an injury recovery guide designed for athletes and active adults.
- What are the best shoes for plantar fasciitis?
The best shoes for plantar fasciitis are ones built for your unique foot! Relieving pain is just the beginning of plantar fasciitis treament, and through custom orthotics and insoles, it’s possible address the deeper biomechanical issues like overpronation or tigh achilles tendons, that often contribute to plantar fasciitis. The Movement Doctors is proud to offer industry leading custom-orthotics services.
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Our mission to empower those for whom movement is a way of life.
We are the architects of comebacks, and the engineers of success. The experts who have seen this before, and the partners that finally solve the problem. We are the attendants to champions, and the heralds of victory. We are… The Movement Doctors.
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Part art, part science - our work combines cutting edge techniques with hard-won insights to ensure our clients leave the recovery process stronger than ever.
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For athletes and active adults, physical therapy isn’t just about relieving pain. It’s about getting back on the path to achieving your goals. We act as partners on that journey, with a program tailored to your unique mind, body, and story.
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