HEEL PAIN IN ATHLETES

Dr. Bharat Verma

ABSTRACT

Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when there is a Calcium deposit on the underside of the heel bone. It may also relate to a number of other causes such as stress fractures, tendonitis, arthritis nerve irritation, or rarely, a cyst. Since there are several potential causes, it is important to have heel pain properly diagnosed. An Orthopaedic surgeon or doctor who is rehabilitation expert is able to distinguish between all the possibilities and determine the underlying source of heel pain.

Keywords: Plantar Fasciitis, Foot Mechanics, Obesity and Stretching Exercises