plantar fascia

[plan-ter fash-ee-uh]

noun

1. Anatomy.,  a ligament or tough band of tissue immediately beneath the skin on the sole of the foot, connecting the heel and the toes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of plantar fascia¹

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

She missed the final group game of the T20 World Cup in 2024 and was unavailable for their semi-final loss to South Africa with a plantar fascia issue.

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Rams coach Sean McVay says he tore his plantar fascia in his foot while on the sideline during the team’s 33-19 win over the Tennessee Titans.

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During the Rams’ produced “Sean McVay Show,” McVay said he suffered a torn plantar fascia.

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He had taken a conservative approach with a plantar fascia injury that kept him in a walking boot for two weeks during training camp, but now that the season has arrived Herbert is working more aggressively with trainers and doctors to ensure he can play every game.

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Stick struggled during the preseason when Herbert sat out of all three games with a plantar fascia injury.

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