The plantar fascia is a thick, fibrous band of connective tissue. It begins at the bottom of the heel bone, called the calcaneus. Specifically, it originates from the medial calcaneal tubercle and extends forward along the sole of the foot. As it progresses, it fans out toward the base of the toes. This tissue plays a crucial role in maintaining the structural integrity of the foot’s arch. It acts as a passive stabiliser, helping to limit excessive flattening of the arch during weightbearing activities.
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A physiotherapist can often diagnose plantar fasciitis by taking a thorough history and performing a clinical examination. While this is usually sufficient, imaging techniques may sometimes be necessary to confirm the diagnosis or exclude other causes of heel pain. X-rays, for example, can reveal the presence of a heel spur—calcium deposits that form gradually on the underside of the heel bone. These spurs develop over months and are commonly linked with plantar fasciitis and repeated load on the plantar fascia.
The Plantar Fascia The plantar fascia ligament helps support the bones of your foot and absorb the loading forces associated with standing, walking, and running. Heel pain associated with the plantar fascia and plantar fasciosis can be quite disabling. For many people, heel pain of plantar fascia origin is at its worst first thing in… Read More >




