Risk Factors for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia or the thick connective tissue that supports the arch of the foot during weight bearing activities. When the plantar fascia becomes irritated, inflamed, or weakened by injury, every step can be painful. 1. The most predictive risk factor is limitations in dorsiflexion or flexion at the ankle. Pictured below is “good (1)” range and “bad (2)” range. You can see in picture (2) that subjects knee does not touch wall and the