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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The shoes are great for travelers with knee pain, arthritis, plantar fasciitis, and a host of other conditions that could dampen a walking-heavy trip.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
The best shoes for nurses support proper posture and foot flexion to prevent conditions like plantar fasciitis, a common ailment that develops when the foot arch is strained.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
The best shoes for nurses support proper posture and foot flexion to prevent conditions like plantar fasciitis, a common ailment that develops when the foot arch is strained.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
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“Plantar fasciitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plantar%20fasciitis. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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