Painful inflammation of the aponeurosis or fascia on the sole of the foot. It frequently affects those between 40 to 60 years old, although runners may suffer from it at an earlier age.
It is caused by a combination of multiple factors: obesity, being on your feet for many hours, flat shoes, overloading the heel and recurrent microtrauma.
It manifests with intense pain in the middle of the sole of the foot, in the area before the heel. The pain is more intense in the mornings, after periods of inactivity and when performing exercises that overload the affected area of the foot.
Treatment includes rest, analgesics and the usual anti-inflammatory drugs. It is advisable to wear shoes with good support, cushioning and insoles or silicone heel pads. When physical activity is resumed again, foot and heel stretches should be performed prior to movement.
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