APMA Foot Health Quiz Brought to you by Ultimate Arch Orthotics
True/False Quiz on Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain) – 1. People
with plantar fasciitis (heel pain) can experience it first thing
in the morning (True) Plantar fasciitis (heel pain) can result
from the inflammation of the tissue under the heel, which can
become more painful after resting. The pain usually diminishes
after a short period of walking and may reoccur after excessive
walking. But you can also have plantar fasciitis and not
experience pain in the morning. 2. Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
is directly related to body weight. (False) Heel pain can be
aggravated by weight, but the cause is a mechanical relationship
of the foot structure and walking. The long band of connective
tissue running from the heel to the ball of the foot becomes
inflamed which causes the bottom of the heel and the arch to
become painful. 3. Pregnancy will cause plantar fasciitis (heel
pain). (False) There is no evidence that pregnancy causes heel
pain, but it can be an