Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common reasons people come to Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush with heel pain. If you are dealing with it — or you have heel pain and want to know what is causing it — our foot and ankle specialists can evaluate it and talk through the options that fit your situation.
MOR’s foot and ankle physicians are fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons who treat the full range of foot and ankle conditions, from conservative management through complex reconstruction. The practice’s orthopedic program was ranked No. 9 in the nation in the 2026–2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings.
At a Glance
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush treats plantar fasciitis and heel pain. Four fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons see patients across the practice’s offices, with both non-surgical and surgical care available. Appointments can be requested online.
What We Offer for Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain
Care is matched to your evaluation — your physician will determine what is appropriate for you. Options available through MOR’s foot and ankle service include:
- Bracing and casting
- Orthotics and shoe wear modifications
- Oral and topical medications
- Physical therapy
- Injections
- Orthobiologic treatments, including PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and BMAC (bone marrow aspirate concentrate)
- Nerve decompression and release
- Minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery
Heel pain has more than one possible cause, and related conditions such as Achilles tendon problems are treated by the same team.
Meet the Foot & Ankle Team
All Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush physicians are fellowship-trained. The foot and ankle team also works alongside specialty nurses, physician assistants, rehabilitation therapists and pain management specialists, and serves as the official orthopedic providers for the Joffrey Ballet.
Requesting an Appointment
You can request an appointment online, or view the full list of MOR office locations to find the one most convenient for you.
This page describes services offered by Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and is not medical advice. Heel pain has several possible causes, and only an in-person evaluation can determine which one applies to you. Please consult a physician about your own symptoms.