Inflammation (irritation and swelling with presence of extra immune
cells) of the plantar fascia can cause heel pain and make walking
difficult. Some risk factors for development of this problem
include foot arch problems (both flat foot and high arches),
obesity, sudden weight gain, running and a tight Achilles tendon.
Review Date: 02/19/2011
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine; C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports
Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic
Surgery. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
