plantar fasciitis

American

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

noun

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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plantar fasciitis

Casadaban says similar approaches are being explored for problems including frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, and plantar fasciitis.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2024

Rebecca O’Keefe, who placed third in 2022, was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis stress on one of her feet after last week’s KingCo district meet.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 4, 2023

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