plantar fascia
Foot arch band
The plantar fascia is the thick band of connective tissue running along the bottom of the foot, connecting the heel bone to the toes.
It supports the arch and absorbs shock during walking.
Inflammation of this tissue—plantar fasciitis—causes stabbing heel pain, especially with the first steps of the day.
Soreness in foot's back
- ruptureViolent tearing apart
- strainExcessive stretching force
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- degenerationProgressive loss of function
thickening · calcification · heel spur · chronic pain · overuse · repetitive stress
Supportive biological matrix
- collagenStructural body protein
- fibrous tissueStringy structural body material
- calcaneusPosterior foot bone
- metatarsalMidfoot skeletal element
heel bone · ligament · tendon · tarsal · phalanges · musculoskeletal · biomechanics
Extending muscles or material
- orthoticsWearable alignment devices
- cortisone injectionHormone medication via needle
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- heel cupsCushioned heel inserts
arch supports · NSAIDs · massage · rolling · taping · rest · custom insoles
Inaudible high-frequency waves
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- palpationMedical examination by touch
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- podiatristLower limb specialist
Device lifting foot's curve
- shock absorptionDissipating kinetic energy gradually
- weight distributionHow mass is allocated
- propulsionForce driving movement forward
- toe-offGait's propulsive endpoint
spring mechanism · tension · elasticity · load bearing · stride · push-off · energy storage
heel pain
Soreness in foot's back
- ruptureViolent tearing apart
- strainExcessive stretching force
- inflammationProtective tissue response
degeneration · thickening · calcification · heel spur · chronic pain · overuse · repetitive stress
connective tissue
Supportive biological matrix
- collagenStructural body protein
- fibrous tissueStringy structural body material
- calcaneusPosterior foot bone
metatarsal · heel bone · ligament · tendon · tarsal · phalanges · musculoskeletal · biomechanics
stretching
Extending muscles or material
- orthoticsWearable alignment devices
- cortisone injectionHormone medication via needle
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
heel cups · arch supports · NSAIDs · massage · rolling · taping · rest · custom insoles
ultrasound
Inaudible high-frequency waves
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- palpationMedical examination by touch
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
arch support
Device lifting foot's curve
- shock absorptionDissipating kinetic energy gradually
- weight distributionHow mass is allocated
- propulsionForce driving movement forward
toe-off · spring mechanism · tension · elasticity · load bearing · stride · push-off · energy storage
plantar fasciaskeletal muscle
Voluntary movement tissue
muscle · gastrocnemius · soleus · bone · calcaneus
fascia, plantar, fascial, plantar wart, plantar fasciitis, fasciculation, plantaris