Common Symptoms
What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?
Several factors can contribute to plantar fasciitis:
At TAM Physio & Rehab, we perform a comprehensive physical assessment to identify the exact source of your heel pain and rule out other conditions such as heel spurs, Achilles tendinopathy, tarsal tunnel syndrome, stress fractures, and nerve-related conditions.
Comprehensive Assessment Includes:
Comprehensive Assessment
Palpation Assessment
Functional Testing
Comprehensive Assessment
Palpation Assessment
Functional Testing
How Do We Treat Plantar Fasciitis
Manual Therapy: As a Registered Massage Therapist, my manual therapy approach to plantar fasciitis focuses on relieving tension along the entire posterior kinetic chain. By utilizing deep transverse friction, myofascial release, and specific trigger point therapy on the gastrocnemius, soleus, and intrinsic foot muscles, I aim to reduce inflammation, break down adhesions, and restore normal gait mechanics to facilitate long-term healing.
Ice Therapy: Registered Massage Therapist, also incorporate cryotherapy as an adjunctive modality to manage acute inflammation in plantar fasciitis. Targeted ice application—specifically through ice massage or cold packs—induces vasoconstriction to reduce local edema, provides analgesic relief by decreasing nerve conduction velocity, and helps temper the nociceptive response following manual therapy sessions. I advise patients on precise timing and application techniques to maximize therapeutic benefit without risking thermal injury.
