PLANTAR FASCITIIS
The plantar fascia is located on the surface of your heel bone and is a tough fibre rich band of tissue that extends out along the sole towards the toes. Its role is to mitigate the arch of your feet, and prevent over-flattening, which would lead to excess strain being placed on your foot.
If this critical area on your body gets damaged or is subject to undue wear or stress, you can experience the painful condition known as plantar fascitiis. The condition is commonly experienced by athletes involved in sports that have a high impact on the feet, particularly runners or athletes that use their toe to run rather than the heel region.