Global Journal on Advances in Pure & Applied Sciences Vol 4 (2014) 141-146 Selected Paper of 1st World Conference on Health Sciences (H-SCI 2014), 24-26 April 2014, Zeynep Sentido Hotel Convention Center, Antalya, Turkey Plantar fascia and foot structure and function in living individual: Review Sedegheh Malek Mohammadi *, Faculty of Orthotics & Prosthetics, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Glyn H. Heath, School of Health Sport & Rehabilitation, the University of Salford, UK. Richard Smith, Faculty of Health Sciences, the University of Sydney, AUS. Geza Kogler, School of Applied Physiology, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA. Suggested Citation: Mohammadi, S., M., Heath, G., H., Smith, R. & Kogler, G., Plantar fascia and foot structure and function in living individual: Review, Global Journal on Advances in Pure & Applied Sciences [Online]. 2014, 04, pp 141-146. Available from: http://www.world-education-center.org/index.php/paas Received October 24, 2013; revised December 12, 2013; accepted February 27, 2014. Selection and peer review under responsibility of Prof. Dr. Haluk Soran, Near East University, Cyprus. ©2014 SPROC LTD. Academic World Education & Research Center. All rights reserved. Abstract Background: Mechanical load affects the behavior of the plantar fascia14.Plantar fascia supports medial longitudinal arch both in weight bearing and locomotion. This literature review aims better comprehension about role of the plantar fascia on the structure (arch height) and function (adaptation) of the foot and ankle in living individual. Literatures were reviewed through a systematic method to establish and to analyze current knowledge, previous studies and problems. Result: Plantar fascia affects foot arch and adaptation under vertical load in living individual. Conclusion: Modification of the plantar fascia thickness under vertical load is its specific property. Relevance: In abnormal conditions of the foot and ankle in static and locomotion, plantar fascia thickness assessment is required. Keywords: mechanical load, plantar fascia, foot. * ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Sedegheh Malek Mohammadi, Faculty of Orthotics & Prosthetics, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Iran, E-mail address: sedigheh_mohammadi@yahoo.com