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Plantar Fascia Tear During Push OffThe plantar fascia is placed under the most stress at the inside base of the heel. During the push off phase of gait, the plantar fascia may undergo microscropic tears resulting in a condition called plantar fasciitis.
Uploaded on Oct 30, 2009 Plantar Fascia During PropulsionThe plantar fascia is placed under the most stress at the inside base of the heel. During the push off phase of gait, the plantar fascia may undergo microscropic tears resulting in a condition called plantar fasciitis.
Uploaded on Oct 30, 2009 Windlass MechanismWhen the great toe is dorsiflexed (raised) tension is placed on the plantar fascia, which causes it to act like a cable and tighten. This increases the arch height, making the foot more rigid and able to more efficiently propel the body forward when walking. When the plantar fascia is placed under excess stress, tears can occur causing plantar fasciitis.
Uploaded on Oct 30, 2009 Plantar Fasciitis IllustrationIllustration of the area of pain in a condition called plantar fascitiis.
Uploaded on Oct 30, 2009 Tearing of the Plantar FasciaDiagram of the area of tearing and pain in plantar fascitiis.
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