1. Topics
  2. Sports Health
  3. Running
  4. Plantar Fasciitis Causes & Symptoms

Plantar Fasciitis Causes & Symptoms

Dr. Beverley Steinhoff, DC, Chiropractor, discusses Plantar Fasciitis Causes & Symptoms

Loading the player...

Dr. Beverley Steinhoff, DC, Chiropractor, discusses Plantar Fasciitis Causes & Symptoms
182078 Views
Share
Video transcript

Featuring Dr. Beverley Steinhoff, DC

Video Title: Plantar Fasciitis Causes & Symptoms

Presenter: Dr. Beverley Steinhoff, Chiropractor, Vancouver, BC

Local Practitioners: Chiropractor

97-100 People got two or more of these video questions wrong... ( 16 participated.)

Plantar Fasciitis Causes & Symptoms

Questions
 
True
False
1

Obesity is not a risk factor for plantar fasciitis.

Explanation:

If you are obese or overweight, it can put extra stress on the fascia (a band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the base of the toes).

2

Stabbing of foot pain is a symptom of plantar fasciitis.

Explanation:

Stabbing foot pain is a symptom of plantar fasciitis, usually when you first wake up.

3

Plantar fasciitis is not a risk factor for plantar fasciitis.

Explanation:

Age is a risk factor for plantar fasciitis. It’s most common in people between the ages of 40 and 60.

4

Plantar fasciitis is often caused by stress on the fascia.

Explanation:

Plantar fasciitis is often caused by stress on the fascia, which is a band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the base of the toes. It causes small tears in the fascia.

5

Toe curls and stretches can be good exercises for plantar fasciitis.

This content is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Partner Sites: Heart Failure NOW, Diabetes NOW, Rheumatology NOW, Orthopedics NOW, Diabetic Retinopathy NOW, Smart Food NOW, NOW Health Network, Heart Beat NOW, Glaucoma NOW, Physiotherapy NOW
Copyright © 2022 NOW Health Network Corp
The material on this web site is provided for educational purposes only and is not to be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Use of this site is subject to our disclaimer and privacy policy.
QA Chat