Symptoms: soreness over heel, then progress to sharp pain, especially at the first touch to the ground after waking up from the bed. Pain would decrease after a short stroll. However, pain would aggravate again after prolonged walking.
Consequence: symptoms persist and eventually develop to osteophytes growth at the heel. Pain would disturb the biomechanics of the whole lower limb and cause back, hip, knee and ankle pain.
Causes: overweight; wear high-heeled shoes; flat feet; prolonged walking are common causes of plantar fasciitis.
Plantar fasciitis introduction:
Feet are the base of a person. If the base is not stable enough, the upper part of the body would also be affected. Plantar fasciitis is related to overuse and over-loading of lower limbs. Thus, common causes of plantar fasciitis are prolonged walking, standing, loading and unsuitable shoes wearing