As we age, the plantar fascia loses elasticity and no longer able to grow well. The fat pad on the heel and tapers cannot absorb shocks that arise when walking. Shocks excessive damage the plantar fascia that can then swell, tear or bruise. The patient may notice a bruise or swelling suspect in the heel.
When a patient is suffering from plantar fasciitis the connective tissue that forms the arch of the foot is inflamed and degenerating fraying. Both of these abnormalities can make quite painful common activities such as shopping or stairs. …show more content…
After this first twinge pain tends to decrease rather rapidly to reappear after a long walk or at the end of the day (in severe cases).
In sports, the pain usually occurs in the initial stages of heating and then disappears As training continues. In sports are particularly at risk the distance runners, jumpers and football players.
Usually the diagnosis of plantar fasciitis is made after careful clinical evaluation of symptoms. Imaging techniques, such as X-rays and CT are usually not necessary but may be useful in detecting or ruling out other causes of heel pain (arthritis astragalus heel, stress fractures, tumors etc.).
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