Plantar Fasciitis           Treating Plantar Fasciitis - Maureen Abson   Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot condition that can be very debilitating and often strikes people who are fit and active.  It used to be called "policeman's heel" as it was an occupational hazard for police officers walking the beat. The plantar fascia is a strong band of tissue that stretches from the heel to the middle foot bones.  It supports the longitudinal arch and acts as a shock absorber for the foot.    Someone with plantar fasciitis has developed micro-tears and subsequent inflammation in the plantar fascia,...