Plantar fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is caused by aseptic inflammation of the tendon or fascia of the foot. The most common symptoms are pain and discomfort in the heel. The tender point is often near the heel of the foot. Sometimes the tenderness is severe and persistent. Pain is noticeable in the morning, and worsened when walking too much, and severe patients even have pain when standing and resting. Plantar fasciitis is a chronic injury caused by exercise. Excessive training can also cause calcaneal pain and sometimes radiation to the front of the foot. This disease can affect adults of all ages.

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