Plantar Fascia

By Abbey M. Barnhart, PA-C “Plantar Fasciitis”, words that cause many people to wince; the reason being it is the most common cause of heel pain. The plantar fascia is connective tissue in the foot that connects the heel (calcaneus) to the front of the foot. It plays a role in supporting the arch of the foot. People commonly call any pain coming from the bottom of the heel “plantar fasciitis”, which translates to inflammation of the plantar fascia, but this can be misleading as there may ... [Read More]