The Truth About Plantar Faciitis - What Is It?

Plantar Fasciitis is a swelling or inflammation of the plantar fascia (a ligament extending from the heel to the toes) and may even indicate more extensive injury to this area.

This condition can be further aggravated (and sometimes even caused) by a tight Achilles tendon. Since normal walking requires 10 degrees of dorsiflexion (movement of the foot towards the nose) at the ankle. If 10 degrees of motion is not available, the foot will compensate with motion in other joints of the foot and produce increased stretch of the plantar fascia, causing it to tear from the calcaneus (heel bone).

Increased body weight or poor shoegear can also either initiate or further aggravate the problem.

If you have this problem, visit our office for additional treatment options.

Dr Brandt R Gibson
Mountain West Foot & Ankle Institute
36 North 1100 East, Suite B
American Fork, UT 84003
801-756-0765
http://www.utahfootdoc.com/