- Age. Plantar fasciitis is common between the ages of 40 and 60.
- Sex. Women are more likely than men to develop plantar fasciitis.
- Certain types of exercise. Activities that place a lot of stress on your heel and attached tissue, such as long distance running, ballet, baseball, and football, can contribute to an earlier onset of plantar fasciitis.
- Faulty foot mechanics. Being flat-footed, having a high arch, or even having an abnormal pattern of walking can adversely affect the way weight is distributed when your standing and put added stress on the plantar fascia.
- Obesity. Added pounds put extra stress on your plantar fascia.
- Occupations that keep you on your feet. Factory workers, teachers, nurses, and others who spend most of their day on their feet walking or standing on hard surfaces such as concrete can damage their plantar fascia.
- Improper shoes. Avoid thin, loose shoes, as well as shoes without enough arch support or flexible padding to absorb shock. If you regularly wear high heels, your Achilles tendon can contract and shorten, causing strain on the tissue around your heel.
- Tight muscles. Tight calf muscles affect the ability to stretch and flex your feet and toes.
- Increase in activity. Increasing activity in sports or time on your feet will be a risk factor for developing plantar fasciitis.
Jeffrey S. Kahn, DPM
Connecticut Foot Care Centers
Heel Pain Doctor in CT
Podiatrist in Rocky Hill and Middletown, CT
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These risk factor are true and interesting, we must concentrate on these risk factors to avoid heel pain.
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