Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a condition that develops when a thin, long ligament along your arch—called the plantar fascia—becomes inflamed or irritated.

When the plantar fascia, a ligament at the bottom of the foot, is overused, it can cause inflammation, pain, micro tears and tight muscles, impacting how one walks or runs.

Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It is a wear-and-tear condition that affects the fascia (large ligament) that runs from your heel to the base of ...

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning has a partially torn plantar fascia ligament in his left foot, reports ESPN’s Adam Schefter.. Manning was listed as probable to play before Sunday’s ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – People of all ages, shapes and sizes have plantar fasciitis – chronic heel pain. A common problem among millions. Noted foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Peter Blume with ...

Flip-flop season is here, and so is your risk for plantar fasciitis. Here’s what causes it, how to prevent it, and how to treat the foot pain.