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.

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 ...

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.

There are a few different stretches and exercises that can relieve plantar fasciitis. They'll help strengthen your foot and loosen up your plantar fascia ligament. (Photo Credit: E+/Getty Images ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...