Heel pain won't disappear on its own. We make it.

That sharp first-step pain in the morning is your heel asking for help. Our podiatrists diagnose the actual cause, plantar fasciitis or one of its imitators, and start treatment the same day.

  • Treatment starts at your first visit
  • In-house ultrasound where needed
  • Same-day appointments often available
JS Podiatry podiatrist treating a patient's heel pain

Diagnosed properly, treated immediately

  1. 01

    Assess

    History, clinical testing, footwear assessment and diagnosis, with in-house ultrasound or referral for imaging where needed.

  2. 02

    Analyse

    Zebris gait analysis, 12,000+ sensors and two high-speed cameras, finds the root cause, not just the sore heel.

  3. 03

    Treat, same day

    Treatment starts at your first consultation, with a plan tailored to you, your symptoms and your lifestyle.

Managing symptoms isn't the same as fixing causes

Most patients we see have already tried to manage their heel pain, strapping, stretching, new shoes, without an in-depth assessment behind any of it.

Heel pain has more than one cause: plantar fasciitis, fat pad syndrome, nerve entrapment, even stress fractures present almost identically. The treatment that fixes one does little for the others, which is why the diagnosis comes first here.

Is it plantar fasciitis or something else? →
A podiatrist examining the heel and arch of a seated patient

Tried the stretches and the new shoes already?

Heel pain is the thing people self treat the longest, usually because it eases just enough to keep hoping. There is more than one cause and they do not all respond to the same thing. Tell us what yours does and a podiatrist will read it and come back to you.

How the pain behaves
When is it worst?
Where in the heel?
How long, and what you have tried
How long has it been going on?
What have you already tried?
What is it getting in the way of?
Where do we send the answer?

  • Expert podiatrists who treat heel pain daily
  • Shockwave therapy and custom orthotics in-house
  • Zebris 3D gait analysis for root-cause diagnosis
  • No referral needed

“We help dozens of people every week get back on their feet, whether it's plantar fasciitis, sore arches, or morning foot pain.”

, Johan Steenkamp, Owner, JS Podiatry

Frequently asked questions

What is included in a heel pain consultation?
Your consultation covers history taking, assessment, clinical testing, footwear assessment and diagnosis. We may perform an in-house ultrasound scan or refer you for further imaging, and your podiatrist begins treatment at this first appointment.
How do you find the cause of my heel pain?
We assess your walking or running using our Zebris gait analysis system, which has over 12,000 sensors and two high-speed cameras. This in-depth data helps us establish the root cause of your symptoms rather than just managing them.
Will plantar fasciitis go away on its own?
Heel pain rarely disappears on its own. Many of our patients have tried to manage their symptoms without an in-depth assessment, so we focus on an accurate diagnosis and a personalised treatment plan.
Where is JS Podiatry located?
JS Podiatry is at 14 Wickham Street, East Perth, within the Spine & Sports Centre. You can call (08) 6263 4686 or book online.

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Make the first steps of the morning easy again

Book your heel pain assessment online, treatment starts at the first visit.