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Health Encyclopedia: Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is irritation and swelling of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The plantar fascia is a very thick band of tissue that covers the bones on the bottom of the foot. This fascia can become inflamed and painful in some people, making walking more difficult.
Risk factors for plantar fasciitis include foot arch problems (both flat foot and high arches), obesity, sudden weight gain, running, and a tight Achil...
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Plantar fasciitis
The most common complaint is pain in the bottom of the heel, usually worst in the morning and improving throughout the day. By the end of the day the pain may be replaced by a dull... Read more »Foot Pain: Heel Pain
...prescription heel orthotics and extended physical therapy.Heel surgery to relieve pain may be performed for heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, bursitis, or neuroma.Surgery is not recommended until... Read more »Foot Pain: Introduction
...swelling.Low-heeled shoe with stiff sole and soft padding inside.Heel and Back-of-the-Foot PainPlantar fasciitis or heel spursBack of the arch right in front of heel.At onset, some people report a... Read more »Foot Pain: Risk Factors
...DancingPeople who engage in regular high-impact aerobic exercise are at risk for plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, sesamoiditis, shin splints, Achilles tendon, and stress fractures. In one study of... Read more »Foot Pain: Insoles and Orthotics
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