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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That’s one reason injuries like shin splints, plantar fasciitis, and Achilles tendinopathy are so common among runners.
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Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
Kuru Quantum 2 The Quantum 2 is one of several Kuru models that Dr. Daughtry recommends for people with plantar fasciitis, which is usually characterized by pain through your heel, arch, and Achilles tendon.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 1 May 2025
Foot pain can strike for many reasons, such as standing too long, after an injury, or from conditions like plantar fasciitis, arthritis, or nerve damage.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
The pain in the heel, arch, and bottom of the foot associated with plantar fasciitis can be intense and debilitating.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
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Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
Kuru Quantum 2 The Quantum 2 is one of several Kuru models that Dr. Daughtry recommends for people with plantar fasciitis, which is usually characterized by pain through your heel, arch, and Achilles tendon.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 1 May 2025
Foot pain can strike for many reasons, such as standing too long, after an injury, or from conditions like plantar fasciitis, arthritis, or nerve damage.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
The pain in the heel, arch, and bottom of the foot associated with plantar fasciitis can be intense and debilitating.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
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 24 May. 2025.
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