Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammatory process of the plantar fascia, the connective tissue on the bottom surface of the foot. The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous band of connective tissue originating on the bottom surface of the heel bone and extending along the sole of the foot towards the toes. It is commonly associated with long periods of weight bearing. Among non-athletic populations, it is associated with a high body mass index i.e. increased

CAUSES :

• Prolonged Standing
• Overweight.
• High Arch and Flat Foot
• Repetitive over-stretching
• High Arch and Flat Foot
• Tight calf muscles

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS :

• Pain on the bottom of the foot near the heel
• Pain with the first few steps after getting out of bed in the morning, or after a long period of rest, such as after a long car ride.
• Greater pain after exercise or activity

GOALS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY :

• Improves pain through advanced modalities.
• Reduces inflammation.
• Reduces spasm
• Reduces tightness
• Increases strength resisted band exercises
• Alignment correction through manual therapy
• Taping technique
• Laser therapy for instant pain relief