Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis - Symptoms

What does it feel like?

The pain is usually localised to the bottom of the heel and foot.

Pain is usually worst first thing in the morning. After a few minutes it eases as the foot gets warmed up, but it can worsen during the day with prolonged walking.

Plantar Fasciitis - Causes and Risk Factors

Plantar Fasciitis - Diagnosis

Plantar Fasciitis - Preparing for surgery

Plantar Fasciitis - Post-surgery care

Plantar Fasciitis - Other Information

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