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Plantar fasciopathy or plantar fascitis as it is incorrectly
called is a degenerative condition of the plantar fascia. Recent
studies have shown that Plantar fasciopathy occurs as a result of
incorrect loading. This condition results in damage to the collagen
structure of the fascia of the sole of the foot allowing neovascularisation (in growth of blood
vessels and disorganistaion of the fascial structure) Because blood
vessels and nerves traverse the same path the ingrowth of vessels into
the fascia results in pain under load. The changes in structure must be reversed through mechantransduction, where mechanical load is used to allow the form of
the fascia to be restored. In addition conditioning the structures of
the knee, the hip and the lumbopelvic region is required along with other interventions depending on each individual case.
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