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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Unfortunately, as the Latvian Men's National Basketball Team prepared for their first FIBA World Cup appearance, plantar fasciitis forced him to sit out.
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Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Some flat boots look deceptively comfortable, but have a serious lack of arch support that can exacerbate plantar fasciitis.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
According to one shopper who has been dealing with plantar fasciitis for years and works 12-hour shifts, these wide toe box sneakers are more comfortable than their expensive shoes.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Poor foot function not only contributes to inflammatory conditions such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy but also to ankle problems, knee pain, hip tightness and even low back strain.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
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Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Some flat boots look deceptively comfortable, but have a serious lack of arch support that can exacerbate plantar fasciitis.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
According to one shopper who has been dealing with plantar fasciitis for years and works 12-hour shifts, these wide toe box sneakers are more comfortable than their expensive shoes.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Poor foot function not only contributes to inflammatory conditions such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy but also to ankle problems, knee pain, hip tightness and even low back strain.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Plantar fasciitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plantar%20fasciitis. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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