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Plantar Fasciitis: Everything You Need to Know
Description:
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain, affecting approximately 2 million Americans annually. It is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot, connecting the heel bone to the toes.
Associated Diseases:
Plantar fasciitis can be associated with other conditions, including:
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- High arches
- Flat feet
- Overpronation (inward rolling of the foot)
Did you Know ?
Over 80% of people with plantar fasciitis experience pain in only one foot.
