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 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.
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Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Brogdon allowed two runs in the Dodgers' April 9 game in Minnesota, was placed on the injured list days later with plantar fasciitis, and never returned to the majors.
—Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
One tester with chronic plantar fasciitis and mobility issues found immediate relief while wearing them.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
People who are older or who have certain conditions, like plantar fasciitis or diabetes, should exercise caution or avoid walking barefoot.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Brogdon allowed two runs in the Dodgers' April 9 game in Minnesota, was placed on the injured list days later with plantar fasciitis, and never returned to the majors.
—Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
One tester with chronic plantar fasciitis and mobility issues found immediate relief while wearing them.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
People who are older or who have certain conditions, like plantar fasciitis or diabetes, should exercise caution or avoid walking barefoot.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Plantar fasciitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plantar%20fasciitis. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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