Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammatory condition of the foot. It has been reported plantar fasciitis occurs in two million Americans a year and 10% of the population over a lifetime.[1] It is commonly associated with long periods of work-related weight bearing. Among non-athletic populations, it is associated with a high body mass index(obesity).[2] The pain is usually felt on the underside of the heel, often most intense with the first steps of the day. Another symptom is that the sufferer has difficulty bending his foot so that the toes