Your chances of an increased likelihood of your developing plantar fasciitis include:

  • How Old You Are. Plantar fasciitis  most commonly effects those between the ages of 40 and 60.
  • Gender. Females are most  likely to develop plantar fasciitis but men do too !
  • Your choice of exercise program. Some exercises place a lot more stress on your heel and attached tissue —among them long-distance running, ballet dancing and dance aerobics — these exercise choices contribute greatly to onset of plantar fasciitis at an earlier age in a life.
  • Faulty foot mechanics. Being flat-footed, having a high arch or even having an abnormal pattern of walking can adversely affect the way weight is distributed when you’re standing and put added stress on the plantar fascia.
  • Your Weight. Excess pounds put extra stress on your plantar fascia. If you are obese and 30% of us are you are very likely to suffer this foot malady.
  • On Your Feet All Day. Those who spend most of their work hours standing and walking on hard surfaces can damage their plantar fascia. This is the tendon that runs along the bottom of the foot from front to an insertion in the heel.
  • The Wrong Shoes. Best to avoid loose, thin-soled shoes. Particularly egregious are those without enough arch support. You really need to have flexible padding to absorb damaging shock.  High heels are very sexy but not  your Achilles tendon — this vulnerable tendon is attached to your heel. It contracts and shortens, this causes undo strain on the tissue around your heel. heels spurs aren’t far behind in many cases.

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