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Online physiotherapy for heel pain

Plantar fasciitis, usually felt as sharp heel pain with the first steps in the morning, is one of the most common foot problems in India. Hard floors, walking barefoot at home, long hours standing and weight gain all play a part. Treatment is strengthening, stretching, footwear and activity changes, which suit online physiotherapy well. Sessions available in English, Telugu, and Hindi, and you can ask for a female or male physiotherapist.

Written by Dr. V. B. Rajendra Prasad, MPT, licensed in the US and UK. 20 years of clinical experience.

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Why online physiotherapy works for heel pain and plantar fasciitis

Treatment for plantar fasciitis is exercise and advice, with no machines needed

Your physiotherapist sees the floors you walk on, the footwear you use at home and outside, and how you stand at work

Calf raises and foot strengthening need good form and gradual progression, which is easy to coach on video

Heel pain makes the trip to a clinic itself painful

What we assess via video

Exactly where the pain is and when it is worst
Calf flexibility and ankle movement
Single-leg calf raise strength and endurance
Foot posture when standing and walking
Footwear at home, at work and for exercise
How much you stand and walk each day

What treatment includes

Calf and foot strengthening, progressed to heavier loading
Calf and foot stretches
Footwear advice, including indoor footwear for hard floors
Adjusting how much you stand, walk and exercise
Advice on taping or insoles when useful
Return to walking, running or sport

How an online session works

1

Set up your space

Position your phone or laptop so your physiotherapist can see you move. You need about 2 metres of space.

2

Live assessment and treatment

Your physiotherapist watches your movement, corrects your form, and guides you through exercises in real time. Each session is 45 minutes to 1 hour.

3

Progress and adjust

Your physiotherapist tracks your improvement each session and adjusts exercises as you get stronger. You also receive exercises to practice between sessions.

What you need at home

A phone or laptop placed low enough to see your feet and legs
A step or stair
A towel and a small ball or bottle
The footwear you wear most often

Conditions covered

Plantar fasciitis
Heel spur pain
Achilles tendon pain
Heel pain from long hours standing
Heel pain in runners and walkers
Painful flat feet

Online treatment cost

Treatment is through our Spine & Joint package: 14 sessions at ₹6,800 (online). Each session is 45 minutes to 1 hour, recommended daily on consecutive days. Most patients see significant improvement within the package.

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When in-person care is better

See a doctor for heel pain after a fall or jump if you cannot put weight on the foot, a hot, red or swollen foot, numbness or burning in the feet (especially with diabetes), or pain that is worse at night and does not change with rest or activity. A sudden sharp pain at the back of the heel with difficulty pushing off can mean an Achilles rupture and needs urgent assessment.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the heel spur on my X-ray causing my pain?
Not necessarily. Heel spurs are common in people with no heel pain at all, and many people with plantar fasciitis have no spur. Treatment is the same either way and focuses on the soft tissues and how you load the foot.
Should I walk barefoot at home?
Many Indian homes have hard marble or tiled floors, and walking barefoot on them all day can keep plantar fasciitis irritated. Supportive indoor footwear often helps while the heel settles. Your physiotherapist will advise what suits your feet and your home.
How long does plantar fasciitis take to go away?
Many people improve over a few weeks to a few months with consistent exercise and activity changes, though some cases take longer. Starting early, before the pain has been there for many months, usually helps.

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Dr. Rajendra

Written by Dr. V. B. Rajendra Prasad, MPT. Licensed to practice in the US (NY state) and UK (HCPC).
20 years of clinical experience. About Dr. Rajendra

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