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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Kuru Tread Experts have previously recommended Kurus to SELF for people who deal with plantar fasciitis (a common foot condition that causes stabbing heel pain).
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
His list of injuries is long: plantar fasciitis, a bone bruise in his foot, a bruised heel, a broken finger, a lower rib contusion, as well as his chronic back problems.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 11 June 2025
The 6-11 center made most of his starts when teammate Wendell Carter Jr. missed most of November because of left foot plantar fasciitis.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2025
How Often to Do These Exercises The guidance on how often to complete these plantar fasciitis exercises varies from study to study.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
His list of injuries is long: plantar fasciitis, a bone bruise in his foot, a bruised heel, a broken finger, a lower rib contusion, as well as his chronic back problems.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 11 June 2025
The 6-11 center made most of his starts when teammate Wendell Carter Jr. missed most of November because of left foot plantar fasciitis.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2025
How Often to Do These Exercises The guidance on how often to complete these plantar fasciitis exercises varies from study to study.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Plantar fasciitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plantar%20fasciitis. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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