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).
Plantar fasciitis causes pain in the bottom of the heel. The plantar fascia is a thin ligament that connects your heel to the front of your foot.It supports the arch in your foot and is important in helping you walk. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common orthopedic complaints. Your plantar fascia ligaments experience a lot of wear and tear in your daily life.Normally, these ligaments act as shock absorbers, supporting the arch of the foot.lantar fasciitis is one of the most common orthopedic complaints. Your plantar fascia ligaments experience a lot of wear and tear in your daily life. Normally, these ligaments act as shock absorbers, supporting the arch of the foot.
The term-itis in medical terminology means inflamed so Plantar Fasciitis means Inflamed Plantar Fascia. Inflammation is part of it but what is really going on could better be described as a small tear or micro-tear at one end of the Plantar Fascia, usually the end attached to the heel. Plantar fasciitis can be found in both rigid and hyper mobile feet. 2  With excessive pronation the plantar fascia is overstretched as the medial longitudinal arch collapses. 3  In a rigid foot, the calf muscles might be tight, limiting the dorsiflexion and putting more strain on the fascia as the foot moves into toe off.