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Plantar Fasciitis

Expert Assessment & Treatment in South West Sydney

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Understanding Your Condition

What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common conditions we treat at Activ Therapy. Understanding the underlying cause is the first step towards lasting relief. Our practitioners take the time to properly assess your condition before beginning any treatment — because the right diagnosis leads to the right treatment.

tickOveruse from running or standing
tickSudden increase in activity load
tickPoor foot biomechanics (flat feet or high arches)
tickTight calf muscles and Achilles tendon
tickExcess body weight
tickPoor footwear
Our Approach

How We Treat Plantar Fasciitis

Treatment for plantar fasciitis at Activ Therapy combines manual therapy to the plantar fascia and calf, dry needling for trigger points, stretching and strengthening exercises, load management advice, and orthotic assessment where appropriate. We address the underlying biomechanical factors to prevent recurrence.

Recovery Expectations

With consistent treatment and compliance with home exercises, most patients achieve significant relief within 6–8 weeks. Chronic plantar fasciitis (>6 months) may take 3–6 months of structured rehabilitation.

How It Works

Our 3-Step Approach

1

Comprehensive Assessment

Your practitioner takes a detailed history and performs a thorough physical examination to identify the root cause of your condition.

2

Personalised Treatment Plan

We explain your diagnosis in plain language and outline a clear treatment plan with realistic goals and an expected timeline.

3

Hands-On Treatment & Rehab

Treatment starts at your very first appointment using manual therapy, dry needling, and exercise-based rehabilitation tailored to you.

Treatment Modalities

Services We Use for Plantar Fasciitis

PhysiotherapyMassage TherapyDry Needling
Our Team

Meet Our Physiotherapists

Andrew Gaitero

Andrew Gaitero

Physiotherapist · South West Sydney

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Andy Kha

Andy Kha

Physiotherapist · South West Sydney

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Colin Sau

Colin Sau

Physiotherapist · South West Sydney

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Daniel Radosavic

Daniel Radosavic

Physiotherapist · South West Sydney

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Elaine Chan

Elaine Chan

Physiotherapist · South West Sydney

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Gary Yeung

Gary Yeung

Physiotherapist · South West Sydney

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