Plantar Fasciitis (PF) is caused by repetitive
and excessive tensile stress applied to the PF, which leads to fibrosis and
inflammatory and degenerative changes. The PF is a membrane that connects the heel bone and the
toes, and has a
thick structure with bonding strength. PF plays a complex role in the
protection and support of the foot itself, and is also important for support of
body weight.
There are several well-characterized causes of
plantar fasciitis: A flat foot, a supinated foot, a tight Achilles tendon, age,
excessive walking or standing, poorly cushioned footwear, obesity, occupations
with prolonged standing, pes planus (flat feet), pes cavus (high-arched feet),
overpronation.
weak plantar flexor and intrinsic muscles of
the foot, running for exercise or competition and other conditions that reduce
the shock-absorbing power of the feet. PF is painful, can alter daily
activities and presents as a sharp pain localized to the plantar foot and
medial heel.
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