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Is plantar fasciitis common in girls 24 yrs old? what causes it?

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Bad shoes: Arch support is important. High heels a bad idea.

Dr Satulovsky agreed

Answered 3/6/2016

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plantar fascitis: Pf is really not common in that age group. Plantar fascitis is caused by the plantar fascia being tight..

Dr Niazi and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/21/2013

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