Plantar fasiopathy is also known as plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation in the plantar fascia in foot. It’s the most common cause of heel pain.
The plantar fascia is a strong, fibrous attachment that runs from heel to the ball of foot and toes. It’s stretchy like a thick rubber band. The plantar fascia connects the bones in foot together and forms the arch on the bottom of foot.
Plantar fasciitis happens when plantar fascia is overused or stretched too far. Anything that damages plantar fascia can make it swell. This inflammation makes it painful to walk or use foot. Most people experience plantar fasciitis in one foot at a time, but it’s possible for it to affect both feet at once.
Plantar fasciitis is extremely common. Around 1 in 10 people will develop plantar fasciitis at some point throughout their life.
The most common symptoms of plantar fasciitis include:
What does plantar fasciitis feel like?
Some imaging tests might need include:
Conservative Treatment
Physiotherapy Treatment
The best way to prevent plantar fasciitis is to