Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Uijeongbu, Korea

Sharp heel pain with the first steps in the morning, caused by overload of the thick band under the foot.

In short: Sharp heel pain with the first steps in the morning, caused by overload of the thick band under the foot.

What is Plantar Fasciitis?

The plantar fascia supports the arch. Overload from standing, running or weight gain causes micro-damage at its heel attachment. Shockwave therapy is one of the best-supported treatments for stubborn cases.

Common symptoms

• Heel pain on first steps
• Pain after rest
• Pain after long standing

What causes it?

• Prolonged standing
• Running
• Flat or high arches
• Tight calves

How it is diagnosed at Yonsei Leaders

Examination and ultrasound of fascia thickness.

Non-surgical treatment options

• Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy: Focused acoustic energy (IN-520 device) delivered through the skin to stimulate healing in chronic tendon and fascia pain, with no needles and no…
• Ultrasound-Guided Injection: Real-time ultrasound (E-CUBE 8 DIA) lets the doctor see tendons, ligaments, bursae and nerves while injecting, for accurate soft-tissue and joint…
• Low-Level Laser Therapy: Low-power laser light (GP-1060L) applied to painful muscles and joints to support tissue recovery and reduce pain.
• Rehabilitation and Corrective Exercise: Guided strengthening, stabilisation and mobility exercise to rebuild support around the spine and joints and prevent pain from returning.

Your plan is tailored after examination; many patients combine a targeted procedure with manual therapy and exercise for longer-lasting results.

Self-care tips

• Calf and fascia stretches
• Supportive shoes
• Roll a frozen bottle under the foot

Book: call 031-874-7500. Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic, 3F Yugyeong Bldg II, 181 Hoeryong-ro, Uijeongbu, Korea, 1 minute from Balgok Station Exit 2. Open Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00, Sat 09:00–14:00. See directions and international patient help.

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