Condition
Plantar Fasciitis
Heel pain rehab built on calf and foot loading, not just stretching.
Signs & symptoms
What it usually looks like
- First-step morning heel pain
- Pain after sitting
- Tender under the heel
- Worse in flat shoes
Symptoms overlap between injuries, which is why assessment starts with mechanism and load history rather than a scan. Treatment is then matched to the tissue that actually failed.
Rehabilitation timeline
Phase by phase
Week 1–3
Load management, heel raises, isometrics.
Week 3–8
Heavy slow resistance calf and foot work.
Week 8–12
Impact and running reintroduction.
Ongoing
Maintenance strength.
FAQs
Plantar Fasciitis — common questions
Do injections help?
They can settle pain short term but do not build capacity — loading does.
How long does it take?
Typically 8–12 weeks of consistent loading.
Get assessed for plantar fasciitis
Book an assessment with Dr. Vikas Kumar in Noida, or send a message on WhatsApp for a quick response.