02/03/2026
How can understanding the Anatomy Trains body map help us make sense of plantar fasciitis?
Let’s start with the Superficial Back Line (SBL) — the plantar fascia is part of this line. The SBL is a myofascial continuum that transmits force over long distances, from the soles of the feet all the way up to the head along the back body.
What does that mean in practice?
It means that pain or overload in the plantar fascia may not be a local problem at all. The issue could be stemming from further up the line. If tension, load, or force isn’t being managed well elsewhere along the SBL, the plantar fascia may end up taking more than its fair share.
But in Anatomy Trains in Motion by art of motion Academy, we don’t stop there.
We also explore Switches and Round Houses (RH). For now, let’s stay with the Round House. The plantar fascia functions as a myofascial Round House — think of it like a roundabout in a road system. Many “roads” (myofascial lines) pass through and converge here.
When these lines are dynamically balanced, the “traffic” (force) is evenly distributed. This supports the underside of the foot and contributes to efficient support of the entire back body.
However, if one or more myofascial lines — such as the SFL, LL, SPL, or DFL — are not dynamically balanced, this will influence the Round House. In other words, it will influence the plantar fascia.
This is where the AT body map becomes invaluable. By understanding the relationships between lines and Round Houses, we can start to uncover why the plantar fascia may be overloaded or under-supported.
For example, I recently worked with a client where it became clear that the issue stemmed from insufficient tensional strength in the Deep Front Line (DFL). As a result, parts of her plantar fascia lacked adequate fascial tension and support, forcing other lines to compensate — and that’s where strain and discomfort showed up.
Curious yet?
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