The article is a patient informant article from UpToDate on plantar fasciitis. In the article, Dr. Rachelle Buchbinder discusses what plantar fasciitis is, what causes it, and how it can be treated. The article explains that plantar fasciitis is caused by the irritation or swelling of the plantar fascia in sole of the foot that connects the toe bones to the heel. It is common among people who may do a lot of running or standing on their feet for a period of time, and their symptoms tend to be worse first thing in the morning. It also educates the patient of the various self-treatments such as icing of the foot, foot exercises, and splints that can be utilize to help with relieving the pain. For pharmaceutical desire, it recommends and encourage
