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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One shopper with plantar fasciitis said these sneakers are comfortable and supportive even when worn all day, and another reviewer who wears them during long walks with their dogs likes that they can be worn with all of their casual outfits.
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Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
Nimmo battled plantar fasciitis during the postseason but is expected to come into camp healthy.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2025
And on the second night of a back-to-back, Utah (9-25) was missing Lauri Markkanen (low-back spasms), John Collins (personal reasons), Jordan Clarkson (left foot plantar fasciitis) and Keyonte George (left heel soreness).
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
One reviewer with plantar fasciitis found pain relief thanks to this shoe’s lightweight construction, and another lauded its comfort and durability during training sessions at the gym.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
Nimmo battled plantar fasciitis during the postseason but is expected to come into camp healthy.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2025
And on the second night of a back-to-back, Utah (9-25) was missing Lauri Markkanen (low-back spasms), John Collins (personal reasons), Jordan Clarkson (left foot plantar fasciitis) and Keyonte George (left heel soreness).
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
One reviewer with plantar fasciitis found pain relief thanks to this shoe’s lightweight construction, and another lauded its comfort and durability during training sessions at the gym.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Plantar fasciitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plantar%20fasciitis. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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