Heel pain
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What is Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a disorder of the plantar fascia, a dense band of connective tissue on the bottom of the foot that helps support the arch and transmit load during standing and walking. In basic terms, the condition develops when this…
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Symptoms of Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis most commonly produces heel pain, especially pain in the bottom of the heel and along the inner arch of the foot. The symptoms arise because the plantar fascia, a thick band of connective tissue that supports the foot’s arch,…
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Causes of Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis develops when the plantar fascia, a thick band of connective tissue along the bottom of the foot, is subjected to repeated strain that exceeds its ability to recover. The condition is not usually caused by a single event. Instead,…
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Diagnosis of Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is usually identified through a combination of symptom pattern, physical examination, and, when needed, selective testing to exclude other causes of heel pain. The condition involves irritation and degeneration of the plantar fascia, a thick band of connective tissue…
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Treatment for Plantar fasciitis
What treatments are used for plantar fasciitis? The condition is usually managed with a combination of load modification, stretching, physical rehabilitation, orthotic support, anti-inflammatory measures, and, in selected cases, injections or procedures. These approaches are designed not only to reduce pain…
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Prevention of Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is not always fully preventable, because it develops through a combination of mechanical loading, tissue response, and individual anatomy. The plantar fascia is a dense band of connective tissue that supports the arch of the foot and helps absorb…
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FAQ about Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, and it often raises many practical questions: why it happens, how it is diagnosed, what helps it improve, and whether it can become a long-term problem. This FAQ article…