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In younger people the plantar fascia is also intimately related to the Achilles tendon, with a continuous fascial connection between the two from the distal aspect of the Achilles to the origin of the plantar fascia at the calcaneal tubercle. However, the continuity of this connection decreases with age to a point that in the elderly there are few, if any connecting fibers.
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What exactly are plantar fascia exercises?
Plantar Fascia exercises is a method in which you use various type of exercises to help treat and prevent heel pains. In doing these exercises you can gain many benefits such as; increase in strength and flexibility of you foot, reduce pains from plantar fasciitis and heel spurs, and also preventing further occurrences of heel pain.
What muscles do plantar fascia exercises work out?
The plantar fascia muscles are those located in the foot that control heel movement. One of the easiest exercises is to stand on a low curb with just the toes and raise and lower ones heels above and below the curb.
In what part of human anatomy can one find plantar fascia?
Plantar fascia is found along the sole of the foot. A common ailment of the foot is plantar fasciitis, which is when the plantar fascia becomes inflamed.
What is the plantar?
The plantar fascia is the thick connective tissue which supports the arch of the foot
Is the plantar fascia a ligament or a tendon?
ligament
Term describes hardened deposits in the plantar fascia?
heel spurs - which is actually a hardened deposit in the heel bone at the place of the plantar fascia attachment.
Which term describes hardened deposit in the plantar fascia?
heel spurs - which is actually a hardened deposit in the heel bone at the place of the plantar fascia attachment.
Which area of the body is affected when a person has plantar fasciitis?
The heel of the foot and the Plantar fascia. The Plantar fascia is a connective tissue on the bottom of the foot that runs from the heel to the toes. The plantar fascia is a relatively inflexible, strong, fibrous band on the bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia helps maintain the complex arch system of the foot, it helps to absorb shock, plays a role in one's balance and in the various phases of gait.
What is plantafasietus?
I think what you are looking for is "What is plantar fasciitis?". Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plantar_fasciitis
What causes Plantar?
Plantar fasciitis is a condition caused by repetitive injury to the plantar fascia. Repetitive injury results in inflammation that can be painful. Longstanding inflammation and repetitive injury leads to chronic pathologic changes, usually near the origin of the plantar fascia. Tightness of the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon/calf musculature are predisposing factors.Plantar fasciitis is common in:People who spend considerable amounts of time on their feet (mail carriers, warehouse workers, construction workers)People with certain foot alignment abnormalitiesRunners (especially long distance runners who cause constant, repetitive stress on the plantar fascia)Overweight individualsPeople with certain rheumatologic conditions
What structure is responsible for giving spring to your step?
The plantar fascia. It is also in your hands.
What causes Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is a condition caused by repetitive injury to the plantar fascia. Repetitive injury results in inflammation that can be painful. Longstanding inflammation and repetitive injury leads to chronic pathologic changes, usually near the origin of the plantar fascia. Tightness of the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon/calf musculature are predisposing factors.Plantar fasciitis is common in:People who spend considerable amounts of time on their feet (mail carriers, warehouse workers, construction workers)People with certain foot alignment abnormalitiesRunners (especially long distance runners who cause constant, repetitive stress on the plantar fascia)Overweight individualsPeople with certain rheumatologic conditions
