[pct-l] What is plantar fasciitis?

[johnvonhof at comcast.net (John Vonhof)]

Cathy,

You may have a metatarsal problem in the forefoot. It could be metatarsalgia
or Morton's Neuroma. Generally it is a spot between the 3rd and 4th
metatarsal heads. You may also have tingling in the toes. The use of a small
pad under the problem area will usually help. Be sure your shoes are wide
enough in the forefoot and toe box.

John Vonhof
http://www.footworkpub.com
Fixing Your Feet: Prevention and Treatments for Athletes, 3rd edition
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On 11/13/04 7:08 AM, "Cathy" <tahoe.cat@verizon.net> wrote:

> Hi I have a different problem at times. The Ball of my right foot gets very
> hot and feels very hard like I have a rock in it but I don't. I have used
> duck tape on it and superfeet have helped a lot but it sometimes still
> happens.    Ground Pounder Bill
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "JAMES" <jas8313@adelphia.net>
> To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 11:17 PM
> Subject: [pct-l] What is plantar fasciitis?
> 
> 
>> This may help others like myself that are confused about the subject.
>> 
>> What is plantar fasciitis?
>> 
>> Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. It occurs when
> the
>> long, flat ligament on the bottom of the foot (plantar fascia) stretches
>> irregularly and develops small tears that cause the ligament to become
>> inflamed. Plantar fasciitis is a common problem among middle-aged adults
>> and some athletes.
>> from
>> 
> http://my.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/hw114460.asp?src=Inktomi&condition=
>> healthwise
>> 
>> 
>> Illustration: http://catalog.nucleusinc.com/generateexhibit.php?ID=10400
>> 
>> side view:
>> 
> http://www.doereport.com/generateexhibit.php?ID=4484&ExhibitKeywordsRaw=&TL=
>> 4095&A=63656
>> James from Southern California
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