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How can i be 19 and have plantar fasciitis?

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Dr. David Tobin answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Weight: Several factors can lead to plantar fasciitis; excess weight over training non-supportive shoes tight achilles tendon old trauma.

Answered 10/7/2013

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Excess: Overuse, overweight, over pronation can all cause plantar fasciitis regradless of age.

Answered 8/23/2013

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Foot : Structure can cause it especially if you heave excessive pronation or are overweight. Strapping it can relieve pain along with custom orthotics and otc nsaids.

Answered 8/23/2013

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Dr. Libby Putnam answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Young and healthy: Plantar fasciitis usually affects active, younger people between the ages of 20 and 50, and it's entirely plausible--though unfortunate--for a 19 year old to suffer from it. The good news is that since you're young, you'll likely heal a lot faster than a 50 year old who has it!

Answered 6/8/2017

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