plantar fasciitis

noun

|Updated on: 11 Jul 2018

Definition of plantar fasciitis

: inflammation of the dense fibrous band of tissue of the sole of the foot that is marked especially by heel or arch pain

Recent Examples of plantar fasciitis from the Web

Duda had been on the disabled list since May 14 because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot.

— maria torres, kansascity, "After Brandon Maurer blows ninth-inning lead, Royals lose to Astros in 12 innings," 23 June 2018
Next, he was sidelined by plantar fasciitis in his right heel.

— New York Times, "Good News: Gardner Returns. Bad News: Yankees Still Fall to Rays.," 22 June 2018
Royals left-handed hitting Lucas Duda was taking throws and ground balls at first base before Tuesday’s game, the latest in his progression from right foot plantar fasciitis, which prompted a trip to the disabled list on May 14.

— sam mcdowell, kansascity, "Royals activate reliever Justin Grimm, send Trevor Oaks to Omaha," 12 June 2018
This can result in the most common cause of heel pain, medically known as plantar fasciitis, Dickey said.

— vikki ortiz, chicagotribune.com, "Flip-flops and summer sandals are bad for your feet," 1 June 2018
Cheslor Cuthbert was supposed to play the majority of the time at first base as Duda recovered from plantar fasciitis in his right foot.

— maria torres, kansascity, "Hunter Dozier puts up third straight multi-hit game as he continues audition at first | The Kansas City Star," 27 May 2018
The Kansas City Star's Maria Torres and Sam Mellinger talk on May 14, 2018 about Royals' first baseman Lucas Duda, who went on the disabled list with right foot plantar fasciitis, Hunter Dozier being recalled from Omaha and Danny Duffy's struggles.

— sam mellinger, kansascity, "Mellinger Minutes: Jorts, why should you go to the ballpark, and when can we start gambling? | The Kansas City Star," 15 May 2018
Shumpert, who was acquired in February in a trade with Cleveland, has yet to play for Sacramento while recovering from left knee surgery earlier this season and left foot plantar fasciitis.

— jason jones, sacbee, "Buddy Hield helps Kings sneak past Lakers in low-scoring affair at Staples Center | The Sacramento Bee," 1 Apr. 2018
Hasay had recovered from plantar fasciitis and was running without pain for the past several weeks, but the results of an MRI showed a stress reaction in her heel.

— matt pepin, BostonGlobe.com, "Jordan Hasay withdraws on eve of Boston Marathon," 16 Apr. 2018

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1940

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Medical Dictionary

plantar fasciitis

noun

medical Definition of plantar fasciitis

: inflammation involving the plantar fascia of the foot especially in the area of its attachment to the calcaneus that is marked especially by heel or arch pain