That sharp stab under your heel when you take your first steps in the morning is hard to ignore. If plantar fasciitis has made walking feel like a decision, or if you have been avoiding runs and hoping time alone will fix it, you are dealing with one of the most common foot complaints we treat at ActiveX Physio in Singapore.
How we approach plantar fasciitis
Most people who come to us have already tried rolling a frozen bottle under their foot, wearing orthotics, and resting. Those can take the edge off, but they do not rebuild the capacity the fascia has lost. We assess how your calf complex handles load, how your foot intrinsic muscles are functioning, and whether a recent change in training volume or footwear triggered the overload. Plantar fasciitis responds to progressive loading, not prolonged rest. We build a plan around that.
What treatment looks like
Treatment focuses on rebuilding load tolerance through the plantar fascia. That includes calf raises performed on a rolled towel to engage the windlass mechanism, forefoot-elevated split squats, and targeted foot intrinsic strengthening. Low-dye taping can provide short-term mechanical support while the tissue adapts. For persistent cases beyond six weeks, shockwave therapy is an evidence-based option we use to accelerate healing.
Who can help
Any of our physiotherapists can assess and treat plantar fasciitis. If foot mechanics and biomechanics are the primary concern, Ivan Tam specialises in this area and can look at how your foot handles ground contact. If your plantar fasciitis is connected to your running load, Nicholas Ho and Isabelle Chow both work with runners and can assess what is driving the overload.
Go deeper
Our full guide on plantar fasciitis covers the loading science, rehab progressions, and what to do if it is not responding. Read the full guide on plantar fasciitis →