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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The sandals are especially helpful for anyone dealing with arch pain or plantar fasciitis and are ideal for weekend getaways (one of our editors loves wearing them for beach trips in particular).
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 20 July 2025
One of the injuries that was known was left foot plantar fasciitis, which forced him to miss 11 games (Nov. 6-25).
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
He’s appeared in only 170 games since then due to plantar fasciitis, a bone bruise in his foot, heel issues, a broken finger, a back strain, a lower rib contusion and now further back issues.
—Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Former Sixth Man of the Year Jazz combo guard Jordan Clarkson is done for the year with left plantar fasciitis.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 20 July 2025
One of the injuries that was known was left foot plantar fasciitis, which forced him to miss 11 games (Nov. 6-25).
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
He’s appeared in only 170 games since then due to plantar fasciitis, a bone bruise in his foot, heel issues, a broken finger, a back strain, a lower rib contusion and now further back issues.
—Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Former Sixth Man of the Year Jazz combo guard Jordan Clarkson is done for the year with left plantar fasciitis.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Plantar fasciitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plantar%20fasciitis. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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