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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On Thursday, Isbel was diagnosed with a Grade 3 tear of a portion of his left plantar fasciitis.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Soft yet supportive, the Vionic Kearny Slip-ons boast a two-inch platform that delivers a subtle lift—ideal for petite travelers like myself—which also functions to alleviate heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Targets routinely develop bunions, hammertoes, and plantar fasciitis.
—Dahlia Gallin Ramirez, New Yorker, 9 June 2026
With Harrison Bader suffering through a bout with plantar fasciitis, there is room for Cox to receive immediate playing time.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Soft yet supportive, the Vionic Kearny Slip-ons boast a two-inch platform that delivers a subtle lift—ideal for petite travelers like myself—which also functions to alleviate heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Targets routinely develop bunions, hammertoes, and plantar fasciitis.
—Dahlia Gallin Ramirez, New Yorker, 9 June 2026
With Harrison Bader suffering through a bout with plantar fasciitis, there is room for Cox to receive immediate playing time.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
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“Plantar fasciitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plantar%20fasciitis. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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