There are several risk factors associated with plantar fasciitis: unusually flat fleet, unusually high arches, obesity, and injury to the foot. Wearing ill-fitting shoes can aggravate the condition and some podiatrists consider improper footwear a contributing cause. Shoes that are too tight do not allow the full range of motion for the foot and this [...]
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Most podiatrists could probably diagnose plantar fasciitis over the phone. They must, of course, insist on an office visit and an X-ray to verify their opinion. Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the tissue between the skin of the heel and the tendons beneath it. It can be caused by over-pronation of the foot, heel [...]
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The plantar fascia is the tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes, creating the arch in the foot. Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of this tissue, caused when the tissue is too stretched or overused. This painful condition makes walking difficult, especially in the morning. Perhaps the most common foot ailment, plantar fasciitis [...]
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What is plantar fasciitis? The plantar fascia is tissue found at the bottom of the foot that connects the toes to the heel bone. plantar fasciitis occurs when this tissue becomes inflamed. People with this condition often feel a stabbing pain in their foot that worsens with physical activity. What are some of the risk [...]
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Arch support shoes provide the necessary support people with high or low arches need to avoid painful foot problems. One of the most common foot problems that result from lack of proper arch support is plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis results from stress on the plantar fascia, the connective tissue that runs along the arch of [...]
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A flat foot occurs when there is no arch on the inside of the foot, causing the entire foot to touch the ground when standing. Individuals with flat feet may incur complications such as knee and ankle pain, tendonitis, back problems, or shin splints. Knee and ankle problems may develop because the ankles are forced [...]
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The feet are the wheels of the body. Without them, the operator can’t go anywhere. When someone’s feet are in a rough, painful state, such as when they are afflicted by corns and calluses, they can be hesitant to even stand on them. What are corns and calluses? Calluses are patches of thickened skin that [...]
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Heel pain affects about 2 million people a year in the United States alone. Much of that pain stems from the condition called plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a ligament that runs along the bottom of the foot. When it is torn, it becomes inflamed, leading to pain, progressive damage to the foot, and [...]
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The most frequent reason for pain associated with the bottom of the foot a condition called plantar fasciitis. One of the common complaints with this foot condition is heel pain. Common reasons that this happens is walking or standing on solid surfaces for extended periods or having shoes that do not fit properly. Shoes are [...]
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How do I know if I have Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a very common foot problem characterized by pain or tenderness on the bottom of the feet. The main symptom of plantar fasciitis is pain in the soles of the foot or feet, particularly around the heel. It is caused by chronic inflammation of [...]
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