Now that the weather is nice, people are getting out and engaging in exercise. However, due to the increase in intensity and frequency of exercise, the risk of injury also increases. One injury that can result from the increase in exercise is a plantar fascia tear. This is characterised by an intense, localised pain along the arch of the foot or heels. What is the Plantar Fascia? The plantar fascia is a thick, web-like ligament that originates in heel, extends through the arch and ends in forefoot. It is responsible