Plantar fasciitis - Overview
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If symptoms are new, severe or persistent, contact a health care provider.Heel pain is the primary symptom of plantar fasciitis, especially evident in the following conditions:Pain and stiffness in the morning that gets worse as the day progressesPain which would get worse when climbing stairs or standing on toesPain after standing for long time Pain and stiffness in the morning that gets worse as the day progresses Pain which would get worse when climbing stairs or standing on toes Pain after standing for long time The condition is a result of excessive stretching of plantar fascia ligament. It may be caused due to: Over-use: too much physical activity; running, walking or standing for a long time particularly if there is a rapid increase in activity over a short period of time Obesity Ageing Shoes without cushions Walking barefoot on hard surfaces Occupations like teaching or working in a factory that requires walking or standing for longer periods If left untreated, it can lead to chronic heel pain, which disturbs regular activities. In rare cases, the plantar fascia may rupture.
Pain and stiffness in the morning that gets worse as the day progresses
Pain which would get worse when climbing stairs or standing on toes
Pain after standing for long time
The condition is a result of excessive stretching of plantar fascia ligament. It may be caused due to:
Over-use: too much physical activity; running, walking or standing for a long time particularly if there is a rapid increase in activity over a short period of time
Obesity
Ageing
Shoes without cushions
Walking barefoot on hard surfaces
Occupations like teaching or working in a factory that requires walking or standing for longer periods
If left untreated, it can lead to chronic heel pain, which disturbs regular activities.
In rare cases, the plantar fascia may rupture.
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