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= Plantar Fasciitis= Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common foot disorders known to man. The pain is caused by the inflammation of the plantar fascia tissue (the tissue that connects the toes to the heel bone). If the Plantar Fascia where to get strained, it will become irritated and swollen, causing severe pain in the bottom of the foot once one stands or starts to walk. = Epidemiology= The etiology of Plantar Fasciitis (PF) is still unknown. According to Covey & Mulder, as of 2013, PF now affects 10% of the US population with women having greater amounts of reported cases. It is now also in the top 5 diagnoses for foot pain with increasing numbers each year. Although PF can affect anyone, it is more prominent with a certain group. It is more prominent in young runners and people between the ages or 40-60. Even if one is not considered to be in these two categories, there are other reasons in how someone can develop PF. There are growing numbers of cases in people who have professions that require standing up for long periods of time such as military workers. Genetics and lifestyle also play an important role in its development. People who are overweight, over train, and/or use inappropriate footwear are susceptible to PF. Due to lack attention, it is now estimated that 11-15% of these cases will require medical attention in the future. It is estimated that treating for PF lies within $192-$376 million each year in medical costs. In order to prevent medical attention, one must look for early signs, for example high pain in first morning steps. Usually PF heels on its own but might require proper supervision. Even though PF is self-limiting, it can take 12-18 months for it to fully heal.