Plantar Fasciitis !
Plantar fasciitis is overload of the thick band under the sole; it causes heel pain, especially with the first steps in the morning.
Updated 2026-10-23
Structures involved
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Why it happens
What it is
Overload of the plantar fascia causing heel pain, especially with the first steps in the morning.
Symptoms and signs
- Sharp heel pain with first steps after rest
- Pain that improves with activity then returns
Diagnosis
- Clinical
- Point tenderness at the medial calcaneal tubercle
- Imaging
- Ultrasound or X-ray if the diagnosis is uncertain
Treatment
- Rehabilitation
- Stretching, load management, and physical therapy.
- Conservative
- Supportive footwear or orthoses.
Related conditions
Educational information, not medical advice. For any symptom, see a health professional.
Sources: Plantar Fasciitis (StatPearls (NCBI Bookshelf), 2024).
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