Plantar Fasciitis

Category: Orthopedics / Foot and Ankle Conditions

Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain, characterized by inflammation of the thick band of tissue (plantar fascia) that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes.

Global Prevalence

Affects approximately 10% of the general population at some point in their lives, with higher rates in runners and overweight individuals (Source: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons).

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