Emerging Incidence of Plantar Fasciitis in Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

AIM: This study aims to identify the emerging prevalence of plantar fasciitis in adults. OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to investigate the factors leading to plantar fasciitis among adults along with daily activities affected due to it. METHOD: The pain scale for plantar fasciitis was used for this cross sectional study. A total of 150 questionnaire were sent to adults from age 20 to 30 among which 143 responses were received. RESULT AND CONCLUSION: The study identified the major activities affected by the pain of plantar fasciitis in adults. Among the 143 responses, majority of adults who suffered pain due to plantar fasciitis were identified to be female adults. Flat foot was also one of the major factor contributing to the pain in PF. Keywords: Plantar fasciitis, flat foot, pain, daily life activities, survey