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Why Won’t My Plantar Fasciitis Go Away?

In Hip Pain, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized by Seth Peterson, Physical Therapist Oro Valley

Kirstin Weible, PT, ScD What is the Plantar Fascia? The Plantar Fascia is a thick band of ligamentous tissue that runs from the calcaneus, the heel bone, to the metatarsal heads, the ball of the foot.  It provides a rigid support to the bottom of the foot and is meant to provide a bit of force absorption.  It can become inflamed and …