plantar fasciitis
noun
: inflammation of the dense fibrous band of tissue of the sole of the foot that is marked especially by heel or arch pain
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After Bucks guard Ryan Rollins was ruled out ahead of Wednesday’s game between Orlando and Milwaukee at Kia Center because of right foot plantar fasciitis, coach Doc Rivers made a big adjustment from Monday’s contest that his team lost by 19 points.
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2026
Breathability The best plantar fasciitis night splints are as breathable as possible to avoid excess sweating during the night.
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Even people with plantar fasciitis, bunions, and other painful foot conditions have rated them five stars.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Grant says heel support, cushioning, and arch support are most important for plantar fasciitis.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2026
Breathability The best plantar fasciitis night splints are as breathable as possible to avoid excess sweating during the night.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Even people with plantar fasciitis, bunions, and other painful foot conditions have rated them five stars.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Grant says heel support, cushioning, and arch support are most important for plantar fasciitis.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for plantar fasciitis
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“Plantar fasciitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plantar%20fasciitis. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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