Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common culprits behind heel pain. It affects people of all ages, both athletes and non-athletes, and makes ordinary activities such as walking or standing abnormally painful. Physical therapy is an effective, non-surgical treatment that can help manage your current symptoms and prevent future damage as much as possible. Professional’s physical therapists are experts in assessing discomfort caused by plantar fasciitis and creating individualized treatment plans that aim to relieve pain, improve the status of your tendons and muscles, and alleviate your symptoms for the long term. Our goal is to guide your path to recovery so you can get back on your feet without the pain caused by plantar fasciitis.
plantar fasciitis pain relief.
Physical Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is a condition that develops when repeated activities put a strain on the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that supports the arch of the foot. Over time, the plantar fascia tissue fibers can begin to break down and tear, causing pain in the arch and heel of the foot. People diagnosed with plantar fasciitis also may have heel spurs, a bony growth that forms on the heel bone.
Plantar fasciitis is very common with overuse of and repetitive impact on your feet. It can also be caused by overstretching the calf and ankle which can inflame the tendons, causing them to lose their strength and supportive purpose. While pain near the heel on the bottom of the foot is the most common complaint, plantar fasciitis symptoms can spread to the entire foot and ankle.
Our goal is to guide your path to recovery so you can get back to living your life to the fullest, free of painful and bothersome plantar fasciitis symptoms
Do you have pain from plantar fasciitis?
Our physical therapists will customize a treatment plan for plantar fasciitis pain relief. We will work in an effective way to get you back on your feet, focused on your wellness before, during and after therapy.
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Insurances We Accept
Below is a condensed list of insurances we participate with throughout our network of physical therapy clinics. Find your particular provider below based on your area.
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New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
- Aetna (NY, NJ, CT)
- AmeriHealth (NJ)
- Anthem BCBS (CT)
- Bardavon (Workers' Compensation – NY, NJ, CT)
- Cigna/ASH (NY, NJ, CT)
- CIGNA - Medicare (NY, NJ)
- ClearComp (Workers' Compensation – NY, NJ)
- Clover Health Medicare Advantage (NJ)
- Comp X (Workers' Compensation – NJ)
- ConnectiCare (CT)
- Department of Labor (Workers' Compensation – NY, NJ, CT)
- Empire BCBS (Individual Providers In Network – NY)
- Empire Plan MPN (UHC – NY, NJ)
- Fidelis Wellcare (NJ)
- First MCO (Workers' Compensation – NJ)
- GHI (Emblem Health – NY, NJ, CT)
- HIP (Emblem Health – NY)
- Horizon BCBS (NJ)
- Horizon Casualty (Workers' Compensation – NJ)
- Independence BCBS (Southern NJ)
- Magna Care (NY, NJ, CT)
- Magna Comp (Workers' Compensation – NY, NJ, CT)
- Medicare (NY, NJ, CT)
- MedRisk (Workers' Compensation – NY, NJ, CT)
- MultiPlan (NY, NJ, CT)
- New Jersey Manufacturers (NJ)
- NJM (Workers' Compensation – NJ)
- No Fault (Various Carriers)
- Northwell Health Clinical Integration Network IPA (NY)
- OccuNet (NJ)
- One Call (NY, NJ)
- Oscar Health Plan (NY)
- Oxford (NY, NJ, CT)
- Providers Edge Scheduling Group/PESG (WC)
- QualCare (NJ)
- Qual-Lynx (Workers' Compensation – NJ)
- SPNET (Workers' Compensation - NY, NJ, CT)
- Streamline (NJ)
- Streamline (Workers' Compensation – NJ)
- TRICARE (NY, NJ, CT)
- United Health Care (NY, NJ, CT)
- Wellcare (NY)
- Workers' Compensation (Various Carriers)
Massachusetts, New Hampshire
- Aetna (MA, NH)
- Ambetter/NH Healthy Families (NH)
- Amerihealth Caritas (effective date 4/27/2020 - NH)
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (NH)
- Bardavon (Workers' Compensation – MA, NH)
- BCBS Massachusetts (MA)
- CeltiCare (MA)
- Commonwealth Care Alliance (MA)
- Fallon Health (MA)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (MA, NH)
- Health New England (MA)
- Magna Care (MA, NH)
- Magna Comp (Workers' Compensation – MA, NH)
- Martin’s Point Health Care (NH)
- Mass General Brigham Health (Formerly AllWays Health Partners)
- Massachusetts Health (Medicaid – MA)
- Medicaid (MA, NH)
- Medicare (MA, NH)
- Med Risk (Workers' Compensation – MA)
- ML Healthcare (NF – MA, NH)
- No Fault (Various Carriers)
- Omni Healthcare (MVA Lien – MA, NH)
- One Call (Workers' Compensation – MA, NH)
- SPNET (Workers' Compensation – MA, NH)
- Streamline (Workers' Compensation – MA, NH)
- TRICARE (MA, NH)
- Tufts Cigna (MA)
- Tufts Health Plan (MA, NH)
- Tufts Medicare Advantage (MA)
- Tufts Public (Medicaid – MA)
- UniCare (MA)
- United Health Care (Optum – MA, NH)
- WellSense Health (Formerly BMC – Boston Medical Center – MA)
- Workers’ Compensation (Various Carriers)
symptoms.
Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis
Common symptoms of plantar fasciitis include, but are not limited to:
- Pain after sitting for a prolonged period
- Pain with the first few steps in the morning
- Pain that subsides after a few minutes of normal activity
- Pain after exercise or climbing stairs
Physical Therapy Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis
At Professional, our focus is to help you get moving again and manage your symptoms at the same time. Your PT will prescribe personalized therapy treatments intended to improve range of motion, relieve discomfort, and help your body heal. The exact treatment methods used will depend on the cause and severity of your plantar fasciitis diagnosis. We use the following physical therapy techniques for plantar fasciitis to treat pain or rehabilitate you after an injury or surgery:
- Exercise Therapy
- Flexibility Training
- Health & Wellness Strategies
- Joint Mobilization
- Manual Therapy
- Sports Injury Rehabilitation
If you are suffering from any foot pain that may not be related to plantar fasciitis, please visit our primary foot information page⇒.
What Can I Expect from Physical Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis?
Your PT will discuss your concerns with you and examine the physical limitations and discomfort caused by plantar fasciitis pain. Professional’s physical therapists will also address any related weakness in the lower extremities that may contribute to your plantar fasciitis symptoms.
Throughout your physical therapy appointments, your PT will:
Assess your source of discomfort and pain
Discuss your diagnosis and treatment plan
Teach you exercises to help relieve symptoms
Offer guidance and support to prevent further damage
Recommend ways to make daily activities more bearable as you heal
Our Commitment to Pain Relief for Plantar Fasciitis
When you find a physical therapist who specializes in physical therapy for your feet, you can expect to get the best treatment for your plantar fasciitis symptoms. Professional’s physical therapists are ready to support you every step of the way on your journey to recovery.
Find the clinic nearest to you⇒ to speak with a Professional physical therapist who specializes in foot pain and plantar fasciitis today.
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Convenient physical therapy clinics near you
We provide treatments for plantar fasciitis pain from our physical therapy clinics throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Fill out the form above, or contact a clinic near you to speak with a Professional Physical Therapist and foot pain treatment specialist today.
Manhattan, NYC: Lower Manhattan
- Broad Street, Financial District
- Brookfield Place, Financial District
- Chelsea
- City Hall, Financial District
- East 4th Street
- Gramercy Park
- SoHo
- TriBeCa
Manhattan, NYC: Midtown East
Manhattan, NYC: Midtown West
Manhattan, NYC: Upper East Side
Manhattan, NYC: Upper West Side
Long Island - Nassau County
- Baldwin, NY
- Franklin Square, NY
- Garden City, NY
- Greenvale, NY - Roslyn
- Hewlett, NY
- Hicksville, NY
- Levittown, NY
- Long Beach, NY
- Manhasset, NY
- Merrick, NY
- Merrick, NY - Hand Therapy
- Oceanside, NY
- Port Washington, NY
- Rockville Centre, NY
- Rockville Centre, NY - Hand Therapy
- Syosset, NY
- Williston Park, NY
Long Island - Suffolk County
- Bernardsville, NJ
- Bloomfield, NJ
- Bridgewater, NJ
- Caldwell, NJ
- Chatham, NJ
- Clark, NJ
- Cliffside Park, NJ
- Clifton, NJ
- Cresskill, NJ
- East Hanover, NJ
- Edison, NJ
- Emerson, NJ
- Englewood, NJ
- Florham Park, NJ
- Fort Lee, NJ
- Freehold, NJ
- Hackensack, NJ - River Street
- Hamilton, NJ
- Haskell, NJ
- Hazlet, NJ
- Hoboken, NJ
- Lodi, NJ
- Lyndhurst, NJ
- Mahwah, NJ
- Millburn, NJ
- Montclair, NJ Bloomfield Ave - Hand Therapy
- Montclair, NJ Greenwood Ave - Physical Therapy
- Montville, NJ
- Morristown, NJ - Headquarters Plaza
- New Brunswick, NJ
- Newark, NJ
- Newton, NJ
- Nutley, NJ - Midtown
- Nutley, NJ - Belleville
- Oradell, NJ
- Parsippany, NJ
- Princeton, NJ
- Randolph, NJ
- Red Bank, NJ
- Ridgewood, NJ
- River Edge, NJ
- Rutherford, NJ
- Saddle Brook, NJ
- Secaucus, NJ
- Sicklerville, NJ
- Somerset, NJ
- South Plainfield, NJ
- Spring Lake, NJ
- Summit, NJ
- Totowa, NJ
- Union, NJ
- Waldwick, NJ
- Warwick, NY
- Wayne, NJ
- West Caldwell, NJ
- West Orange, NJ - Northfield Avenue
- West Orange, NJ - Pleasant Valley
- Westfield, NJ
- Wyckoff, NJ
- Allston, MA
- Amesbury, MA
- Andover, MA
- Arlington, MA
- Beverly, MA
- Billerica, MA
- Boston, MA – Back Bay
- Boston, MA – Financial District
- Boston, MA – South End
- Braintree, MA
- Centerville, MA - Cape Cod
- Dartmouth, MA
- Dennis, MA - Cape Cod
- Dracut, MA
- Fitchburg, MA
- Harwich, MA
- Haverhill, MA - Bradford Plaza
- Haverhill, MA - Main St.
- Holden, MA
- Leominster, MA
- Marion, MA
- Marshfield, MA
- Medford, MA
- Medway, MA
- Middleboro, MA
- Middleton, MA
- Newburyport, MA
- Newton, MA
- North Andover, MA
- Orange, MA
- Plymouth, MA
- Quincy, MA
- Salem, MA
- Spencer, MA
- Tyngsborough, MA
- Waltham, MA - River Street
- Waltham, MA - Winter Street
- Watertown, MA
- Winchester, MA
- Woburn, MA