
25/06/2025
⚠️ What causes plantar heel pain? It’s not just bad luck—it’s a load management issue.
For dancers, when the stress on your plantar fascia increases beyond what it can handle—whether from weak intrinsics foot muscles, long rehearsals, sudden increases in training, or dancing on hard floors—your plantar fascia may start to protest!
👣 Common culprits include:
▪️ Spikes in training volume
▪️ Hard flooring or barefoot choreography
▪️ Pointe work and repetitive footwork
▪️ Tight calves & limited ankle mobility
▪️ Weak intrinsic foot muscles
And it’s not just dancers—older non-dancing adults may also be at risk due to reduced tissue elasticity and metabolic factors.
Head to this month's blog to read all about Plantar Heel Pain!
https://www.physiotec.com.au/plantar-heel-pain-in-dancers-what-you-need-to-know/