Plantar Fascia Dysfunction Medical Animation Stock Photo

Plantar fascia dysfunction, also known as plantar fasciopathy or plantar fasciitis, is a common condition characterized by pain and inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot, connecting the heel bone to the toes. This condition typically manifests as stabbing pain near the heel, especially upon the first steps in the morning or after long periods of rest.