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Plantar Fascitis occurs when the plantar fascia ligament (that connects the toes and heel and maintains the foot arch) becomes inflamed or injured.
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Plantar Fascia is a strong ligament on the bottom of your foot. It runs from your heel to the toes connecting the heel bone to the toes. The plantar fascia helps maintain the complex arch system of the foot, it helps to absorb shock, plays a role in one's balance and in the various phases of gait. The plantar fascia transmits your weight across the bottom of the foot with each step you take.
- Begins as a dull, intermittent heel pain or arch pain.
- The pain develops into a sharp, persistent pain.
- A piercing pain in the heel in the morning and gradually disappears with walking.
- Tightness in calf muscles or Achilles tendon.
- Noticeable heel pain after long periods of standing or walking.
- Heel pain worsens when climbing stairs or standing on the toes.
- Heel pain when running, particular up a slope, and less so when running downhill.
- Heel pain lessens with activity but returns during rest.
"Plantar fasciitis is a pain in the bottom of the foot usually felt in the front of the heel. That pain especially hurts first thing in the morning when you try to get out of bed and stand on your feet, or after your feet are in rest for awhile. this pain is caused by wounding the fascia connective tissue on the bottom of your foot. This tissue, called the plantar fascia, runs from your heel to the toes."
Plantar fasciitis is caused by long periods on one's feet, being overweight, or wearing shoes that do not support the foot well.
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In what part of human anatomy can one find plantar fascia?
The plantar fascia is located on the underside of the foot, running from the heel to the base of the toes. It plays a key role in supporting the arch of the foot and aiding in walking and other weight-bearing activities.
What is a part of the foot beginning with P?
Plantar fascia is part of the foot. It is the thick tissue on the sole of the foot.
What is the medical term meaning heel pain?
calcaneodynia or calcanealgia Related term: Plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the fascia of the sole of the foot often causes heel pain)
What is Plantar Faciatis?
Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes heel and sole pain due to inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that connects the heel to the toes on the bottom of the foot. It is commonly caused by overuse, improper footwear, or biomechanical issues, and is often treated with rest, stretching, orthotics, and physical therapy.
What is plantar aspect?
The plantar aspect refers to the bottom surface of the foot. It is the side that comes into contact with the ground when standing or walking. This part of the foot contains structures like the plantar fascia, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
What is The plantar region of the foot?
Sole of the foot
What is the anatomical term for the heel of the foot?
The anatomical term for the heel of the foot is the "calcaneus."
What is a plantar callus?
A plantar callus, a callus that occurs on the sole of the foot, has a white center.
The medical term for pertaining to the sole of the foot?
Plantar
What is the definition of Plantar flexion?
Flexing or moving the sole of your foot.
Bending sole of the foot downward toward the ground?
Plantar Flexion
Inflammation of the fascia is known as what?
"Fasciitis" is the inflamation of a fascia (usually as a result of injury or infection). A fascia is a sheet or band of fibrous tissue such as lies deep to the skin or invests muscles and various body organs.Plantar fasciitis is a common type of fasciitis that afflicts many people. It's actually an injury to the strong sheet of white fibres under the shin of the sole of the foot that helps to maintain the longitudinal arch. Plantar fasciitis may be caused by unaccustomed athletic activity, sudden weigh gain or unsuitable footwear. It is the commonest cause of pain under the heel but will usually resolve without treatment.
