Plantar Fasciitis Physical Therapy in Mineola, NY

MULLIGAN CONCEPT

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis causes sharp heel and arch pain, especially with your first steps in the morning or after sitting. At Enhanced Physical Therapy in Mineola, we use Mulligan subtalar mobilization with movement and taping, which a randomized trial found helped heel pain, together with a calf and foot loading program.

Certified Mulligan Practitioner Over 10 Years of Experience

Our clinics director is a Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP) with over a decade
of experience using this evidence-based approach. Each treatment is customized to
your specific diagnosis and movement limitations to achieve optimal outcomes.

Common signs of plantar fasciitis

Sharp heel or arch pain with your first steps in the morning
Pain after sitting that eases as you walk
Pain after long periods of standing
Tenderness under the heel
Pain worse barefoot or on hard floors

What causes it

The plantar fascia is a thick band under the foot that becomes overloaded and sensitive. Tight calves, a stiff ankle, sudden increases in walking or running, long periods of standing, footwear and body weight all contribute.

How we examine it

Before any hands-on treatment, we ask about your health and screen for anything that needs a doctor first. We assess the foot, ankle and calf, and how you walk. We test whether a rearfoot glide or taping reduces pain with walking or heel raises.

Mulligan techniques we use

Subtalar MWM. A gentle glide of the heel bone while you move the foot, to ease rearfoot stiffness.
Ankle MWM. Improves ankle bending, which can reduce strain on the plantar fascia.
Mulligan heel and arch taping. Tape that supports the foot during walking.

What the research says

A randomized trial (Kashif 2021, 60 patients) found subtalar MWM plus rigid taping reduced pain and improved function more than conventional care plus taping. The 2023 JOSPT heel pain guideline cites this trial as supporting manual therapy. We combine it with loading and footwear advice.

What else is in your treatment plan

Your plan includes MWM, taping, calf and foot strengthening, a heel raise loading program, footwear advice and a gradual return to walking or running.

How long recovery takes

Most people improve over 6 to 12 weeks.

When to see a doctor first

Call your doctor, or get urgent care, if you have any of the following:

Heel pain after a fall or jump with swelling
Pain when squeezing the heel from both sides (possible stress fracture)
Numbness or burning in the foot
Heel pain with fever or redness
Heel pain in both feet with other joints swollen

Plantar fasciitis treatment near Mineola

Enhanced Physical Therapy is at 137 Willis Ave, Suite 100, Mineola, NY 11501, a short walk from NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island. We see patients from Mineola, Garden City, Williston Park, New Hyde Park, Carle Place, Westbury, Albertson and Manhasset, and across central Nassau County.

Frequently asked questions

Why does my heel hurt in the morning?

The plantar fascia tightens overnight and is stretched suddenly with your first steps.

How long does plantar fasciitis last?

Often 6 to 12 months without treatment. Physical therapy may shorten that.

What shoes help?

Supportive shoes with cushioning and a slight heel usually help. We advise based on your foot.

Does taping help?

Mulligan taping can reduce pain while you build strength.

Written and clinically reviewed by Jacob Kurian, PT, MSPT, CMP, DPT, Certified Mulligan Practitioner, Enhanced Physical Therapy, Mineola NY. Last updated October 14, 2026.

Move Better, Feel Better

If this is limiting your work, sleep or activity, call Enhanced Physical Therapy at (516) 833-5880 to book an evaluation with Jacob Kurian, Certified Mulligan Practitioner. Mulligan treatment may help reduce pain and improve movement, and we will tell you honestly what to expect.