Symptoms resembling those of plantar fasciitis were seen in six athletes
who were thought to have a partial rupture of the plantar fascia.
Treatment, which included the use of crutches, anti-inflammatory agents,
strapping of the arch, and ice packs, was successful in all but one patient
who had a painful mass in the area of the previous rupture. After surgical
excision of the painful mass and release of the fascia, he recovered. Five
of the six athletes had been previously treated with repeated local
injections of steroid.