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Plantar Fasciitis
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2. What is it?
Inflammation of the plantar fascia tissues,tendons,and muscles
Tissues become inflamed and tight due to overuse or trauma
Causes pain in the bottom of the foot (Simons,1999).
Most common cause of heel pain
Inflams thick band of tissue that connects heel to toe
Causes a stabbing pain (Mayo Clinic,2017)

3. Signs and symptoms Stabbing pains in the heel of the foot
Waking up the first few steps hurt
Pain after sitting for awhile
The pain found is acute pain
(Mayo Clinic, 2017).

4. Population This happens in people who are: Overweight or obese
Long distance runners
Work on your feet all day
More common in women
Between the ages 40-70
(Health Line, 2016)

5. treatment/prevention
Medications
Therapy (Physical therapy, Night Splints, Orthotics)
Surgery for more serious cases.
Insoles
Cortisone shots
Prevention:
Run on soft surfaces
Stretching
RICE method
(Mayoclinic, 2017).

7. Websites http://www.healthline.com/health/plantar-fasciitis#overview1
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