US Medical Term · conditions
Plantar Fasciitis
Fascitis Plantar
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Plantar Fasciitis |
| Spanish (Español) | Fascitis Plantar |
| Chinese (中文) | 足底筋膜炎 |
| Korean (한국어) | 족저근막염 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Viêm cân gan bàn chân |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Plantar Fasciitis |
| Portuguese (Português) | Fascite Plantar |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | โรคพังผืดใต้ฝ่าเท้าอักเสบ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 足底筋膜炎 |
What it means
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia—a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes along the bottom of the foot. The hallmark symptom is sharp, stabbing heel pain with the first steps in the morning or after long periods of rest. It is common in runners, people who stand for long hours, and those with flat feet or high arches. Treatment includes stretching exercises, supportive footwear, orthotics, ice, anti-inflammatory medications, and cortisone injections when symptoms persist.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have plantar fasciitis and the first steps I take every morning are extremely painful.
Tengo fascitis plantar y los primeros pasos que doy cada mañana son extremadamente dolorosos.
My heel pain from plantar fasciitis has not improved with stretching exercises.
El dolor de talón por fascitis plantar no ha mejorado con los ejercicios de estiramiento.
Would custom orthotics help with my plantar fasciitis?
¿Las plantillas ortopédicas personalizadas ayudarían con mi fascitis plantar?
Where you'll see it
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Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026