Pain in your foot? Learn more about Plantar Fasciitis
Have you been experiencing pain along the arch of your foot near the base of heel? Do you feel like you have a bruise on the pad of your heel?
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the fibrous tissue that lies on the sole of your foot extending from the heel to the base of the toes.
The theory behind plantar fasciitis is that there is a cumulative overload on the feet causing microtears and degeneration of the plantar fascia tissue. Contributing factors to this overload may be: anatomical variations such as being flat footed; excessive foot pronation; inadequate footwear; change in training methods and intensity; tight calf muscles; or being overweight.