Plantar Fasciitis Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Plantar Fasciitis article.
Achilles tendon: One of the longest tendons in the body, a tough sinew that attaches the c... See the entire definition of Achilles tendonAnkylosing: Having a tendency to stiffen and fuse together. Ankylosing spondylitis: A form of chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joi... See the entire definition of Ankylosing spondylitisArthritis: Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, w... See the entire definition of ArthritisChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicCortisone: A naturally occurring adrenocorticoid hormone that is produced in minute amount... See the entire definition of CortisoneDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDiffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis: A form of degenerative arthritis characteristica... See the entire definition of Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosisFascia: A flat band of tissue below the skin that covers underlying tissues and separates ... See the entire definition of FasciaFasciitis: Inflammation of the fascia. Foot pain: Foot pain is the sensation of discomfort in the foot arising from disorders or ... See the entire definition of Foot painFracture: A break in bone or cartilage. Although usually a result of trauma, a fracture ca... See the entire definition of FractureHeel bone: Formally called the calcaneus. A more or less rectangular bone at the back o... See the entire definition of Heel boneHeel spur: A bony spur projecting from the back or underside of the heel that often makes... See the entire definition of Heel spurHyperostosis: Overgrowth of bone. 
Ibuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenIdiopathic: Of unknown cause. Any disease that is of uncertain or unknown origin may be te... See the entire definition of IdiopathicIndicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleOrthotic: A support, brace, or splint used to support, align, prevent, or correct the func... See the entire definition of OrthoticPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPhysical therapy: A branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises... See the entire definition of Physical therapyPlantar: Having to do with the sole of the foot. Plantar fasciitis: Inflammation of the plantar fascia, the bowstring-like tissue that stre... See the entire definition of Plantar fasciitisReactive arthritis: A chronic form of arthritis featuring the following three conditions: ... See the entire definition of Reactive arthritisRecurrent: Appearing or occurring again. For example, a recurrent fever is a fever that ha... See the entire definition of RecurrentRule out: Term used in medicine, meaning to eliminate or exclude something from considera... See the entire definition of Rule outSkeletal: Pertaining to the skeleton, the bones of the body that collectively provide the ... See the entire definition of Skeletal
Sleep: The body's rest cycle. Spondylitis: Inflammation of one or more of the vertebrae of the spine. Diffuse inflammati... See the entire definition of SpondylitisStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTear: A drop of the salty secretion of the lacrimal glands which serves to moisten the con... See the entire definition of TearTendon: The soft tissue by which muscle attaches to bone. Tendons are somewhat flexible, b... See the entire definition of TendonTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. X-ray: High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-ray is used... See the entire definition of X-ray
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