Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the fibrous tissue (plantar fascia) along the bottom of your foot that connects your heel bone to your toes.
Heel pain
At heel pad
Occurs or worsens with your first steps in the morning or after a period of inactivity or long periods of standing
Pain decreases initially with movement then worsens
Occurs or worsens with passive dorsiflexion of the toes
Gradual onset
common
Tenderness at the heel pad
common
Spend most of your work hours walking or standing on hard surfaces
or Overweight or obese
or Flat feet
or Foot with a very high arch
or Long-distance running
or Aerobic dance
If you have Plantar Fasciitis, then a visit to an orthopedic surgeon is recommended.
Contact an
Orthopedic surgeon