According to his observations, in the Egyptian wild cat the pads of the toes are wholly black, while the black extends back either continuously or in long stripes as far as the calcaneum or heel-bone.
In the European wild cat, on the other hand, the black is limited to a small round spot on the pads, while the colour of the hair as far back as the heel-bone is yellowish or yellowish-grey.
With unaccustomed activity the tight Achilles pulls the heel bone causing tension on the plantar fascia.
With unaccustomed activity the tight achilles pulls the heel bone causing tension on the plantar fascia.
The less common pain arises at the back of the heel where the Achilles tendon is attached to the heel bone.
