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Could the plantar facsia in your foot cramp at all?
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Plantar fascia : Is an anatomical structure, it is a brad banded ligament it is not a cramp. One could get a cramp in that region of the foot but i believe it's the muscle that cramps not the fascia.
Answered 8/13/2014
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Plantar fascia: As stated by Dr Kass , the plantar fascia is a ligament and does not cramp as it does not have contractile function as a muscle does. Overuse usually causes muscles to cramp . See your podiatrist for assistance
Answered 8/13/2014
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