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Plantar Fasciitis - by Hareem Arshad Cheat Sheet (DRAFT) by

What is Plantar Fasciitis and how can it be treated by Physiotherapy.

This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.

What is Plantar Fascia?

The plantar fascia is a band of tissue, called fascia, that connects your heel bone to the base of your toes. It supports the arch of the foot and absorbs shock when walking.

What is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is the inflam­mation of the plantar fascia, tissue in the foot used during walking and foot moveme­nt.T­ension and stress on the fascia can cause small tears.