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

Examples of plantar fasciitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Pirates have their own former first-round pick as their starter behind the plate, Henry Davis, the first overall pick in 2021, but his backup, Yasmani Grandal, has been sidelined with plantar fasciitis since spring training. —Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024

Arik Armstead’s Year 9 was hindered by a foot issue (plantar fasciitis) and a November knee injury (meniscus tear). —Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024

Pair that with his plantar fasciitis, and the big man is a big question mark for 2024. —Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2024

Forward Gonzalo Higuain is doubtful for the game with plantar fasciitis that has gotten worse in recent weeks. —Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024

Arik Armstead, battling plantar fasciitis, has also registered one quarterback hit since Thanksgiving. —Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2024

Hodgkins specializes in the misdiagnosis and mistreatment of plantar fasciitis, which occurs when the flat band of connective tissue stretching between the toes and heel bone becomes strained, causing severe heel pain. —Katherine Kallergis, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024

Bell cited plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis as two to the injuries that could be the result of this specific workout. —Brittany Hammond, Health, 21 July 2023

Adequate arch support is essential when treating plantar fasciitis. —Stephanie Kvas, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

plantar fasciitis

noun

: inflammation involving the plantar fascia of the foot especially in the area of its attachment to the calcaneus that is marked especially by heel or arch pain