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When loaded excessively during vocational or athletic activities, overuse in the form of plantar fasciitis can occur. Accurate diagnosis fascial injury is essential for appropriate treatment planning and optimizing patient outcomes. Diagnostic musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound offers a portable, real-time, and cost-effective alternative that is gaining traction in rehabilitation and sports medicine settings. MSK ultrasound has emerged as a valuable, non-invasive imaging modality for evaluating plantar fascia injuries including tissue hypertrophy or structural changes and damage at the calcaneal fascial enthesis. MSK ultrasound is adept at detecting changes in tendon tissue composition and integrity. Furthermore, this manuscript will review the utility of MSK ultrasound in evaluating the plantar fascial injury, including its anatomy, common injury patterns, sonographic techniques, and clinical implications for professional rehabilitation. 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