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Foot & Ankle Injuries
Plantar Fasciitis (fashee-EYE-tis) is an inflammation of the tissue (fascia) that connects the heel bone to the base of the toes.
The condition is most common in women, overweight people and people whose jobs require a lot of walking or standing. People with flat feet or very high arches, and runners with tight, inflexible calf muscles are also prone to Plantar Fasciitis.
The condition usually begins with mild heel pain, more likely experienced after exercise or after a break from standing. The result is severe pain in the heel, particular first thing in the morning.
If untreated, plantar fasciitis may become chronic, and can result in other foot, knee, hip and back conditions due to a change in walking posture.
Treatment of plantar fasciitis usually consists of rest, anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofin, icing the heel briefly throughout the day, and stretching exercises for the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia. Most people experience significant improvement in their condition within two months of starting this treatment program.
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