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plantar fasciitis

American  
[plan-ter fash-ee-ahy-tis, fas-] / ˈplæn tər ˌfæʃ iˈaɪ tɪs, ˌfæs- /

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.


Etymology

Origin of plantar fasciitis

First recorded in 1895–1900

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Although GAE is currently used only for knee conditions, Casadaban says researchers and physicians are beginning to explore its use for other painful musculoskeletal disorders, including frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, and plantar fasciitis.

From Science Daily Jun. 23, 2026

The routine was exhausting, and the constant pressure on my feet eventually gave me plantar fasciitis.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 4, 2025

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

From Slate Oct. 26, 2024

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.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 14, 2024

LSU: Louisville transfer Hailey Van Lith, who started the Tigers’ first nine games at point guard, sat out a second straight game because of plantar fasciitis and a left wrist injury.

From Seattle Times Dec. 12, 2023

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