A patient presents with plantar fasciitis. Evaluating their history, you are likely to see the condition in an individual with:

Plantar fasciitis is commonly associated with increased flatfoot, also known as pes planus. This condition involves the lowering of the arch of the foot, which can lead to excessive strain on the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot. In individuals with flatfoot, the alignment of the foot can alter the biomechanics during walking or standing, contributing to the development of plantar fasciitis due to increased tension and stress on the plantar fascia.

The other choices relate to different foot mechanics or deformities that do not correlate as strongly with the onset of plantar fasciitis. Increased dorsiflexion of the foot may actually relieve some pressure from the plantar fascia, while tibia varus (which describes an inward angulation of the tibia) and increased hammer toe deformity do not specifically lead to the mechanical strain associated with plantar fasciitis. Thus, individuals with flatfoot are more likely to be affected by this condition compared to those with the other described conditions.