The Heel Centre

The Heel Centre Specialise in the treatment of heel conditions such as plantar fasciitis and heel spur Diagnostic ultrasound is available at all three sites.

Welcome to the heel centre, conveniently located in Melbourne’s Eastern suburb of Ringwood East as well as Frankston on the Mornington Peninsula and near the leafy Caulfield Park in Caulfield North. The heel centre focuses on treating debilitating heel problems such as plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, Achilles tendinopathy and Sever’s Disease in children. The clinic is run by an experienced sports

podiatrist Adam Steinhardt who has over 10 years of clinical experience. At the heel specialist clinic, he uses the latest technology, such as shockwave therapy for immediate pain relief and long term healing. In addition, he uses 3D laser foot scanning for the most accurate orthotic therapy to achieve excellent results in resolving heel pain. Prolotherapy injections are also available as part of regenerative medicine.

30/07/2026

Welcome to The Heel Centre 👊👊

Three convenient locations
🦶Ringwood East
🦶Frankston
🦶Caulfield North

🦶Heel Lifts 🦶Heel lifts can be a useful short term way to off load the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon.They can also ...
23/07/2026

🦶Heel Lifts 🦶

Heel lifts can be a useful short term way to off load the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon.

They can also be customised to address a leg length discrepancy.

09/07/2026

Football boots and heel pain ⚽️🏉🏈

18/06/2026

Achilles Tendinopathy 🦶🦶🦶

😭 Swollen, thickened tendon ?

😭 Stiff and sore in the morning?

😊 We can help 👊👊👊

💥💥💥Heel, foot and ankle pain??💥💥💥We are here to help with the most up to date diagnostic equipment and treatment solutio...
24/05/2026

💥💥💥Heel, foot and ankle pain??💥💥💥

We are here to help with the most up to date diagnostic equipment and treatment solutions

✅onsite diagnostic ultrasound
✅shockwave therapy
✅3D custom orthotics
✅ultrasound guided injections

To book an appointment….

Call 0403010027 or online at www.theheelcentre.com.au

🏠 Caulfield north
🏠 Ringwood east
🏠 Frankston

07/05/2026

Diagnostic ultrasound onsite 🔥🔥🔥

👊accurate diagnosis
👊convenient
👊cost effective
👊correct treatment plan

Amazing morning for the Carman fun run. What a great event for a very worthy cause. Perfect conditions to run a PB 👊👊👊...
15/02/2026

Amazing morning for the Carman fun run. What a great event for a very worthy cause. Perfect conditions to run a PB 👊👊👊💪💪💪👟👟👟

Pickleball and Heel pain 🏓🏓🏓🦶Plantar fasciitis is indeed a common issue among people taking up pickleball, due to the fa...
05/02/2026

Pickleball and Heel pain 🏓🏓🏓

🦶Plantar fasciitis is indeed a common issue among people taking up pickleball, due to the fast stops, sudden bursts of acceleration, and repetitive pushing off from the heel and forefoot.🦶

Why it happens❓❓❓

The sport emphasizes lateral movements, quick directional changes, and frequent push-offs. This repetitive loading can irritate the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue along the bottom of the foot .

Who’s at risk: Beginners who jump into long sessions without proper footwear, adequate warm-up, or a gradual progression in volume are especially susceptible . People with flat feet or high arches may also have altered stress on the fascia during play .​

Early signs to watch for: Sharp heel pain after first steps in the morning or after standing up from sitting, and pain that improves with a bit of movement but returns with prolonged standing or running .

Practical care for players new to pickleball

Footwear and inserts: Wear well-fitted shoes with good cushioning and arch support; consider sport-specific court shoes designed for lateral movement. Some players benefit from custom orthotics to balance foot mechanics and reduce fascia strain .​
Warm-up and stretches: A thorough warm-up that includes calf stretches, Achilles tendon stretches, and plantar fascia stretches can reduce microtrauma risk. Gentle rolling of the plantar fascia with a spikey ball.
Gradual progression: Increase play time and intensity gradually to allow the plantar fascia to adapt. Include rest days and cross-training to avoid overloading the same tissue .

Injury management if symptoms begin: RICE approach (rest, ice, compression, elevation) in the initial days, NSAIDs as advised by a clinician, and temporary reduction or modification of play. If pain persists beyond a couple of weeks, a podiatry evaluation is advisable to tailor treatment and prevention strategies .​

In need of an orthotic recover or review ❓❓❓The new year is a great time to get this sorted with most private health fun...
01/01/2026

In need of an orthotic recover or review ❓❓❓

The new year is a great time to get this sorted with most private health funds reloading 👊👊👊

Three convenient locations… Ringwood East, Frankston, Caulfield North 👌👌👌

19/12/2025

Top 3 tips for preventing heel pain this summer
👊Spikey ball
👊Footwear with heel elevation
👊Training loads

Address

116b Mt Dandenong Road
Ringwood East, VIC
3135

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+61388396659

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