Introduction to Treatment
Plantar fasciitis affects as many as two million Americans and is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It affects both active and sedentary people, and has been linked to a variety of conditions, though none are the definitive cause of the condition. Conditions thought to contribute to plantar fasciitis include:
- High arches
- Flat feet
- Over-pronation (Rolling in of the foot)
- Tight calf muscles
- Obesity
- Walking on hard surfaces
- Poor footwear
- Prolonged standing
- Tight achilles tendon
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