Arch Pain

Arch pain, a common foot concern, can significantly interfere with daily activities and overall quality of life. The foot arch plays a pivotal role in your overall foot mechanics, responsible for absorbing and returning energy during movement. At Elite Foot Care, we understand how critical it is to maintain strong and healthy arches to support your body during all types of activities.

Arch Pain Symptoms

Arch pain typically manifests as a burning or throbbing sensation in the arch area of the foot. It can range from mild discomfort to severe pain, often worsening with activity or prolonged standing. Here are the common symptoms associated with arch pain:

  • Sharp, stabbing pain in the lower part of the foot
  • Gradual onset of discomfort or acute pain after intense or new activity
  • Swelling along the inside of the foot
  • Pain that increases with movement but slightly subsides with rest
  • Difficulty in performing activities that place weight on the foot

These symptoms can be highly debilitating, and addressing them promptly can prevent further complications.

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Arch Pain Causes

Several factors contribute to arch pain, including:

  • Plantar Fasciitis: Most commonly linked with arch pain, this inflammation of the plantar fascia causes significant discomfort.
  • Structural Imbalances: Abnormalities in foot structure, such as flat feet or high arches, can create stress.
  • Overuse: Activities that put excessive stress on the foot, like running or jumping, can lead to inflammation or tears.
  • Improper Footwear: Shoes that lack proper support or do not fit well can cause problems.

Understanding the root cause is crucial to effective treatment, which we specialise in assessing at Elite Foot Care through comprehensive 

Arch Pain Prevention

Prevention of arch pain includes:

  • Choose the Right Footwear: Selecting shoes with adequate arch support and cushioning is critical. Visit our guide on  for more information.
  • Maintain a Healthy Weight: Minimising extra pressure on your feet by maintaining a healthy weight can prevent many foot problems.
  • Stretch Regularly: Stretching exercises for the foot and calf muscles can keep the arches healthy.
  • Proper Activity Training: Gradually increasing the intensity of any activity allows your feet to adapt, reducing the risk of injury.
  • Custom Orthotics: Custom orthotics can support the arch and prevent biomechanics that contribute to arch pain.

By incorporating these preventive measures, you can sustain healthy foot arches and minimise the risk of pain.

Arch Pain Treatment

At Elite Foot Care, we offer personalised custom treatment plans for arch pain:

  • Custom Orthotics: Custom  provide support that precisely aligns with your foot’s needs, reducing strain on the arch.
  • Physical Therapy: Techniques such as  can be effective in treating underlying issues and strengthening the foot muscles.
  • Proper Footwear: Integrating appropriate footwear can significantly alleviate pain and facilitate healing.
  • Advanced Techniques: For persistent cases, we offer  and , which have shown excellent results in pain management and recovery.

 

Each treatment plan is tailored to your unique situation after a thorough assessment by our skilled podiatrists.

Arch pain doesn’t have to limit your life. At Elite Foot Care on the Sunshine Coast, we combine expertise with the latest treatment technologies to restore your foot health and improve your quality of life. 

Read more about our treatment options for Arch Pain:

Sunshine Coast Custom Orthotics

Custom Orthotics

A custom orthotic supports and aligns your lower limb putting the muscles and joints it in a position of congruence. Elite Foot Care has a state of the art custom orthotics manufacturing lab on the Sunshine Coast. This allows us to have complete control over the manufacturing process, resulting in

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Running and Gate Assessments at Elite Foot Care

Gait and Running Assessments

Walking and running will be assessed with video analysis giving us the most accurate information to evaluate the patients upper body functions through to their lower limbs. The presenting injury/symptom will be assessed upon relevant medical history, conditions, occupational hazards and physical activities. Once a thorough medical screening has been

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Foot Mobilisation Therapy

Foot Mobilisation Therapy

Foot Mobilisation Therapy (FMT) is a manual therapy technique that aims to restore normal function to the foot and lower limb by addressing the underlying cause of dysfunction. Unlike other treatments that may focus solely on symptom relief, FMT targets the root cause of pain and discomfort, promoting long-term healing

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Dry Needling

Dry Needling

Dry needing is a form of soft tissue therapy designed to release myofascial trigger points, which are defined as tight muscle fibres. Trigger point dry needling can be carried out at superficial or deep tissue level. It is used to release these tight trigger points and allow full function back

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Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy has positive effects on tissue regeneration for tendons, bones, muscles and cartilage. It is a great treatment option for acute and longterm soreness and injury. The Swiss DolorClast® Shockwave uses single acoustic pressure waves to treat musculoskeletal and dermatological pathologies.

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Footwear Assessment

Footwear Assessments

Elite Foot Care have access to a broad range of footwear designed for all walks of life at our Woombye and Sippy Downs locations! As part of our podiatry service, our podiatrists are able to provide you with the suitable, recommended footwear options from our own footwear store. Alternatively we

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Foot and Ankle Strapping - Elite Foot Care

Strapping

Foot and ankle strapping is a therapeutic technique used by podiatrists to stabilise affected areas, prevent exacerbation of injuries, and promote healing. By using high-quality, non-elastic, or elastic tape, strapping can provide temporary relief and support for various foot and ankle conditions.

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Footwear Modification - Elite Foot Care

Footwear Modifications

Footwear modifications involve making specific adjustments to shoes to enhance their fit, comfort, functionality, and support. These modifications can address a range of foot and lower limb issues, helping to prevent pain and injury while promoting optimal foot health.

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Exercise Prescription - Elite Foot Care

Exercise Prescription

Exercise prescription using the VALD Performance Assessment system involves tailoring rehabilitation programs based on detailed biomechanical analysis. This approach allows for the design of progressive rehab programs aimed at addressing specific patient needs, optimising recovery, and enhancing overall performance.

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Our Therapists

Our team of Podiatrists have decades of experience treating all hip, knee, leg, ankle, foot and heel pain as well as a range of skin and nail conditions including ingrown toenails, fungal nail infections and more.

They share a passion for helping the community stay strong and active, helping them achieve their ultimate health outcomes. 

Their experience combined with the best treatment technologies available, allow us to achieve the best outcomes for our community.

Benefits of a personalised treatment plan

Reduced Pain

Using the worlds best treatment technology and methods, we can accelerate your recovery to achieve your ultimate health outcome sooner.

Increased Strength

With a prescribed exercise rehab program, your surrounding muscles will strengthen and take the load off your affected tissue. The result is lasting pain relief.

Become More Active

Working with your Podiatrist to complete your personalised treatment plan, you'll be able to do more of the things you love with friends and family.

How it works

1. Schedule an Appointment

Book online or call one of our friendly reception staff on 07 5328 3588 to find a time that suits you.

2. We Handle the Details

Our experienced Podiatrists will diagnose, create a custom treatment plan and treat in the very first session.

3. Be More Active With Less Pain

Spend more time with your family and friends being active and doing the things you love.

What you'll get...

Experienced Podiatrists

Our Podiatrists have decades of experience treating an array of conditions.

Comprehensive Consultations

Our Podiatrists will leave no stone unturned in finding the root cause of your issue.

Personalised Treatment Plans

Our Podiatrists will create a truly custom treatment plan to achieve your ideal outcomes.

Communication

Our Podiatrists will clearly explain your condition, providing insight into its nature and treatment options.

Best Treatment Technology

We utilise state-of-the-art treatment technologies including: Shockwave Therapy, 3D Laser Scanners, Lunula Fungal Nail Laser to provide our patients with the best possible care. 

On-site Manufacturing

Our on-site orthotics manufacturing lab allows us to do same or next day orthotic dispenses.

Begin your journey to a pain free future.

Woombye Podiatrists

4/40 Wilson Avenue, Woombye, 4559

Sippy Downs Podiatrists

15 Fairfax Street, Sippy Downs, 4556
(level 2 in Fairfax Village building)