What is Plantar Fasciitis, and how is it treated?
Plantar fasciitis is an overuse condition of the plantar fascia (a band of tissue running along the sole of the foot) at its attachment to the calcaneous (help bone). It is common in dancers, runners, and aerobics participants. It is best treated with ice, stretching of the plantar fascia and calves, possible orthotics and deep tissue massage. One creative treatment is to freeze a can of soup and roll the cold can across the sole of the foot. This provides cold therapy as well as massage to the inflamed tissue.
