Algal blooms have become more noticeable in Ohioâs lakes, streams and rivers during the last few years. Although most blooms are green algae and not harmful, there are some that are actually a type of cyanobacteria that have the ability to produce toxins â called harmful algal blooms (HABs).
388 Followers. A. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the thick, fibrous band of tissue (''fascia'') that reaches from the heel to the toes, supporting the muscles and arch of the foot. When the plantar fascia is overly stretched, tiny tears can occur in its surface, causing inflammation and pain.. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the thick, fibrous band of tissue (''fascia'') that reaches from the heel to the toes, supporting the muscles and arch of the foot.
Plantar means the bottom of the foot, fascia is a type of connective tissue, and itis means inflammation. Heel spurs are soft, bendable deposits of calcium that are the result of tension and inflammation in the plantar fascia attachment to the heel.Heel spurs do not cause pain. They are only evidence (not proof) that a patient may have plantar fasciitis.lantar means the bottom of the foot, fascia is a type of connective tissue, and itis means inflammation. Heel spurs are soft, bendable deposits of calcium that are the result of tension and inflammation in the plantar fascia attachment to the heel.