Plantar fasciitis: Exercises to relieve pain
What exercises will reduce plantar fasciitis?
Exercises that help relieve heel pain from plantar fasciitis include:
- Stretching exercises, to stretch the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon.
- Strengthening exercises, to strengthen the muscles of the foot and ankle.
Exercises to avoid
Some exercises may make your heel pain worse. One example is exercise that involves repeated motions and pounding of the foot against a hard surface such as running or jogging. You should avoid this type of exercise.
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH | Last Updated: July 23, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Barry L. Scurran, DPM - Podiatric Surgery | |
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