Plantar Fasciitis
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
[Commonly known as Policeman's Heel]
Heel Pain Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition which causes pain and inflammation under the heel. It is also known as policeman’s heel or policemans foot.
The plantar fascia is a strong thick band of fibrous tissue that attaches underneath the heel bone and spans out to the base of the toes. It helps supports the arch. If the plantar fascia is stretched too much or too often then inflammation and small tears in the fibres can occur especially where the fascia attaches to the heel bone. One third of sufferers have the problem in both feet.
Heel Pain Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition which causes pain and inflammation under the heel. It is also known as policeman’s heel or policemans foot.
The plantar fascia is a strong thick band of fibrous tissue that attaches underneath the heel bone and spans out to the base of the toes. It helps supports the arch. If the plantar fascia is stretched too much or too often then inflammation and small tears in the fibres can occur especially where the fascia attaches to the heel bone. One third of sufferers have the problem in both feet.
