Inflammation and degeneration of the plantar fascia — the thick band of tissue running along the bottom of the foot — causing heel pain that is typically worst with the first steps of the day.
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, affecting runners, people who stand for long periods, and those with flat feet or high arches. The condition often involves both inflammation and degenerative changes. Shockwave therapy has strong evidence for treating chronic plantar fasciitis that has not responded to conventional treatments.
Patients with heel pain that is worst in the morning or after periods of rest, especially runners, overweight individuals, or those who stand for long periods.
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