The most common cause of heel pain is Plantar fasciitis. In which plantar fascia becomes inflamed, and the inflammation causes pain in the foot and stiffness.

Your plantar fascia is a strong band of tissue (like a ligament) that stretches from your heel (calcaneus) to your middle foot bones. It supports the arch of your foot and also acts as a shock-absorber for your foot.

Causes of Plantar Fasciitis

• Overweight or obese people have greater risk of developing plantar fasciitis
• Long-distance runners are also at risk of plantar fascia problems.
• Also, people whose job require continuous standing for long hours are at risk if they do the job like in which they require continue standing E.g. factory workers, restaurant servers/managers, etc.
• If anyone has foot problems such as very high arches or very flat feet, they are also at high risk of developing plantar fasciitis.
• Tight calf muscles and tendon may also result in plantar fasciitis.
• Inappropriate footwear (too soft sole or poor arch) can also cause plantar fasciitis.

Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis

• Pain and Stiffness in the bottom of the heel or mid-foot area.
• Usual Pain in the morning when you take your first steps out of bed or after long sitting.
• Pain in stair climbing, continuous standing, and running.

Goals of Physiotherapy

• Reduce Pain and Inflammation
• Prescribe appropriate support or footwear
• Improve flexibility and reduce tightness
• Improve strength of leg muscle
• Functional Training

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