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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Reviewers who walk hundreds of miles a month, hike in their spare time, and deal with plantar fasciitis all have wonderful things to say about these insoles.
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Nikhita Mahtani, SELF, 6 July 2024
The brand puts an emphasis on function and fashion, with sleek silhouettes that are podiatrist-approved and can help reduce symptoms from uncomfortable conditions like plantar fasciitis and pronation.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024
Check out our favorite insoles for plantar fasciitis below.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 25 June 2024
Woods withdrew from last year’s Masters during the third round due to plantar fasciitis in his right foot, then had surgery for post-traumatic arthritis in his right ankle less than two weeks later.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2024
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Nikhita Mahtani, SELF, 6 July 2024
The brand puts an emphasis on function and fashion, with sleek silhouettes that are podiatrist-approved and can help reduce symptoms from uncomfortable conditions like plantar fasciitis and pronation.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024
Check out our favorite insoles for plantar fasciitis below.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 25 June 2024
Woods withdrew from last year’s Masters during the third round due to plantar fasciitis in his right foot, then had surgery for post-traumatic arthritis in his right ankle less than two weeks later.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Plantar fasciitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plantar%20fasciitis. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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