DISSERTATION SYNOPSIS

Most patients with plantar fasciitis have tightness of the Achilles tendon.4,28,31 In addition, research has shown that the plantar fascia becomes shortened as a result of pain.1 A tight Achilles tendon or contracted plantar fascia places increased stress on the inflamed fascia during gait.32 . Plantar fasciitis is typically characterized by pain in the inferior heel region, which is ... ................
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