Excessive Running
If you are a runner, you may be more likely to develop plantar fasciitis, because of the strain that running regularly and for long distances puts on the plantar fascia ligaments.
Prolonged Standing
People who have active jobs or who spend the majority of their days on their feet are at an increased risk of developing plantar fasciitis, including nurses, teachers, factory workers and servers.
Age And Activity Level
Plantar fasciitis can strike anyone, but most commonly affects men and women between the ages of 40 and 70, and plantar fasciitis is slightly more common in women than it is in men.
Other Foot Conditions
If you have another pre-existing foot problems, such as high arches or very flat feet, you may be at an increased risk for developing plantar fasciitis. People who have tight Achilles tendons (the tendons that attach the calf muscles to the heels) may also be at a higher risk for developing plantar fascia pain.
Poor Footwear
Even if you are otherwise healthy and with no genetic predisposition to plantar fasciitis, simply wearing shoes that have soft soles or that have poor arch support can put you at risk for developing plantar fasciitis.
Ignoring plantar fasciitis may result in chronic heel pain that hinders your regular activities. If you change the way you walk to minimize plantar fasciitis pain, you might also develop foot, knee, hip or back problems.