plantar fasciitis

[plan-ter fash-ee-ahy-tis, fas-]

noun

1. a painful condition of the heel caused by inflammation or irritation of the plantar fascia, a tough ligament extending along the sole from the heel to the toes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of plantar fasciitis¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

When we stand up and walk around after sitting all day, those weakened muscles put us at risk of developing injuries such as plantar fasciitis, ankle instability and ankle sprains.

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The Lakers had listed him as “probable” ahead of Friday with plantar fasciitis, and Davis went through his normal pregame workout before being downgraded and eventually ruled out.

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Regrettably, our 10 seconds of trying to come up with a terrible fascism-themed pun involving plantar fasciitis have been wasted.

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The Dodgers also placed reliever Connor Brogdon on the injured list because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot and recalled relievers J.P.

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Much has happened since he withdrew in the third round of the Masters in April citing plantar fasciitis — most of it off the golf course.

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