Manual Therapy
Through skilled manual therapy, we employ various specialised methods such as soft tissue mobilisation and joint manipulation. These techniques target specific areas contributing to heel pain
Understanding Mobilisations
Mobilising for Enhanced Flexibility:
Our clinicians at Foot Foundation use mobilisation techniques to enhance flexibility and alleviate stiffness in the affected areas. Mobilisations involve gentle, controlled movements of joints and soft tissues, promoting increased range of motion and reducing tension associated with heel pain. This targeted approach ensures a tailored solution for your specific condition, contributing to improved foot function and overall comfort.
Customised Mobilisation Plans:
Recognising the unique nature of each heel pain condition, our clinicians create customised mobilisation plans. These plans are designed to address specific areas contributing to discomfort, ensuring that each session is personalised to optimise the benefits of mobilisation. Whether addressing issues like plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendinopathy, our focus on customisation sets the foundation for effective heel pain relief.
Exploring Manipulations
Precision in Joint Manipulation:
Manipulation involves the application of controlled force to joints, aiming to improve mobility and alleviate pain. At Foot Foundation, our experienced clinicians specialise in precise joint manipulations tailored to heel-related concerns. This technique is particularly beneficial for conditions involving restricted joint mobility, promoting improved function and reducing discomfort.
Patient-Centred Approach to Manipulations:
Our clinic adopts a patient-centred approach to manipulations, ensuring open communication and understanding of individual needs. Before initiating any manipulation, our clinicians conduct thorough assessments to determine the suitability and safety of the technique for your specific condition. This personalised approach aligns with our commitment to holistic heel pain management, emphasising patient comfort and well-being.
Comprehensive Care, Tailored Solutions
At Foot Foundation, our Manual Therapy page emphasises Mobilisations and Manipulations as key components of our commitment to comprehensive and personalised care.
By focusing on enhancing flexibility, reducing stiffness, and improving joint mobility, our experienced clinicians ensure that each session contributes to your journey towards effective heel pain relief.
Discover the benefits of Manual Therapy tailored to your unique heel-related concerns, and take a step towards lasting comfort and improved foot function.
Manual Therapy – FAQs
Manual therapy refers to hands-on treatment techniques used by podiatrists and physiotherapists to restore joint mobility, improve soft tissue function, and reduce musculoskeletal pain.
Depending on your needs, manual therapy may include:
- Joint mobilisation and manipulation
- Soft tissue massage
- Myofascial release
- Stretching techniques
- Mobilisation with movement (MWM)
Manual therapy is effective for:
- Stiff joints in the foot and ankle
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
- Achilles and calf tightness
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Sports injuries
- Chronic musculoskeletal pain
Most techniques are gentle and comfortable. Some patients may feel mild discomfort if working on tight or restricted tissues, but this typically eases quickly. Manual therapy should feel relieving, not harmful.
The number of sessions varies depending on your condition. Some patients feel immediate improvement, while others benefit from a structured program combined with exercise therapy.
Manual therapy is available at all Foot Foundation clinics:
- Rosedale, Auckland
- Takapuna, Auckland
- Remuera, Auckland
- Botany, Auckland
- Hamilton, Waikato
- Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Book Your Manual Therapy Appointment Today
Foot Foundation provides specialist manual therapy—joint mobilisation, precise manipulation, and soft-tissue techniques—to restore mobility, reduce stiffness, and relieve heel, foot, and ankle pain from conditions like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, and joint restriction. Care is hands-on, targeted, and tailored to your assessment.
You’ll receive an expert, individualised plan that integrates manual therapy with exercise and load management for lasting results, with clear guidance for home care and follow-up.
Appointments available in Botany, Remuera, Smales Farm, Rosedale, Hamilton, and Tauranga.
