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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Nicolosi notes that such stretches can be especially helpful for treating conditions like plantar fasciitis.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
Injuries derailed a productive 2025 campaign, as Thomas dealt with a bone bruise in his right wrist and a plantar fasciitis.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Dec. 2025
When to Take a Cold Bath Experiencing inflammation from a lingering injury like plantar fasciitis or an ankle sprain?
—Laura Scholz, Outside, 16 Nov. 2025
But the high-impact activity can also cause injuries or nagging issues like sciatica, plantar fasciitis, or shin splints.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Nov. 2025
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
Injuries derailed a productive 2025 campaign, as Thomas dealt with a bone bruise in his right wrist and a plantar fasciitis.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Dec. 2025
When to Take a Cold Bath Experiencing inflammation from a lingering injury like plantar fasciitis or an ankle sprain?
—Laura Scholz, Outside, 16 Nov. 2025
But the high-impact activity can also cause injuries or nagging issues like sciatica, plantar fasciitis, or shin splints.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Plantar fasciitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plantar%20fasciitis. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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