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Fzt. Bilal KaraFizyoterapi & Rehabilitasyon

Heel Spur and Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Bursa

The most common cause of heel pain is an overloaded plantar fascia — the thick band running from the heel bone to the toes. The "spur" seen on an X-ray is usually a record of years of loading rather than the source of the pain: plenty of people have a spur and no pain at all, and plenty have pain with no spur. The goal is therefore not to remove anything visible on a film, but to raise the tissue's capacity above the load it has to carry. Fzt. Bilal Kara combines pain-reducing treatment with progressive loading in Bursa Nilüfer.

When is it needed?

  • Heel pain starting after a volume increase
  • A complaint triggered after new shoes or a new distance
  • Heel pain increasing after a long shift
  • Pain that eases with a break from running but recurs on return
  • Noticeable weakness in calf capacity

What we do

  • Measuring single-leg heel-raise count
  • Measuring pain-free walking time at the start
  • High-load, slow-tempo calf work
  • Gradually opening up running volume as measurements progress
  • Regular re-measurement of capacity

Heel Pain in Bursa Nilüfer

Fzt. Bilal Kara provides one-to-one care for heel pain at the clinic in Bursa Nilüfer — in Fethiye Mahallesi, on Kelebek Sokak, at a central point of Nilüfer, opposite the Fethiye covered market.

It is a short trip by car or public transport from İhsaniye, Odunluk, Balat, Özlüce, Ataevler, 23 Nisan and the surrounding areas. Every session is one-to-one, assessment-based and tailored to you.

If you don't want to take a break from running

Heel pain in runners and people who work on their feet usually starts right after a volume increase: a new distance, new shoes, a long shift. Stopping entirely quiets the pain but weakens the calf; the complaint starts from the same spot on return.

Fzt. Bilal Kara rescales the load instead of resetting it to zero. Single-leg heel-raise count and pain-free walking time are measured at the start, capacity is increased in the gym with high-load, slow-tempo calf work; running volume is opened up gradually as these measurements progress.

Why does heel pain start with a volume increase?

Heel pain in runners and people who work on their feet usually starts right after a volume increase: a new distance, new shoes, a long shift. Stopping entirely quiets the pain but weakens the calf; the complaint starts from the same spot on return.

How is the load rescaled?

Fzt. Bilal Kara rescales the load instead of resetting it to zero. Single-leg heel-raise count and pain-free walking time are measured at the start, capacity is increased in the gym with high-load, slow-tempo calf work.

When is running volume opened up?

Running volume is opened up gradually as calf-capacity measurements progress; controlled continuation is preferred over stopping entirely.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I stop running entirely?

Usually not; the load is rescaled and running continues, with volume opened up as calf capacity increases.

What is the single-leg heel-raise test?

It's a simple test that measures calf capacity; the rep count is tracked at regular intervals to follow progress.

Can new shoes trigger heel pain?

It's possible; sudden changes can create a load pattern the tissue isn't used to. Changes should be made gradually.

Other treatments

  • Ankle

    Balance and strength-focused rehabilitation for sprains, ligament injuries, Achilles problems and heel pain.

  • ESWT (Shock Wave)

    Shock wave therapy for chronic tendon and heel complaints, used as part of the programme.

  • Flat Feet

    For a collapsing arch that causes symptoms: strengthening and load management, not routine intervention.

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