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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If you’re still not sold on the idea of wearing shoes indoors, Dr. Ung says doing so can help prevent pain related to plantar fasciitis, arthritis, Achilles tendinitis, and other foot conditions.
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 28 Oct. 2024
The wide receiver has been healthy for two weeks now after resting to get plantar fasciitis under control, and Caleb Williams definitely developed an early connection with the veteran, targeting him 11 times in the season opener.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2024
With an aging population that has money to spend and pickleball battles to win, there are plenty of legit good-looking options for shoes that support and hug the foot and help relieve the pain of standing or walking, or from the injury to the underside of the foot known as plantar fasciitis.
—David Hochman, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
Podiatrists can manage common issues such as plantar fasciitis and bunions, as well as more severe conditions such as fractures and tendon problems.
—Adam H. Kaplan, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 28 Oct. 2024
The wide receiver has been healthy for two weeks now after resting to get plantar fasciitis under control, and Caleb Williams definitely developed an early connection with the veteran, targeting him 11 times in the season opener.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2024
With an aging population that has money to spend and pickleball battles to win, there are plenty of legit good-looking options for shoes that support and hug the foot and help relieve the pain of standing or walking, or from the injury to the underside of the foot known as plantar fasciitis.
—David Hochman, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
Podiatrists can manage common issues such as plantar fasciitis and bunions, as well as more severe conditions such as fractures and tendon problems.
—Adam H. Kaplan, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Plantar fasciitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plantar%20fasciitis. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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