Plantar Fasciitis Exercises
9 exercises that gently stretch the arch and calf and strengthen the foot to help ease heel pain and keep it from coming back
Plantar fasciitis is irritation of the thick band of tissue (the plantar fascia) that runs along the bottom of the foot. It often causes heel pain that is worst with the first steps in the morning or after sitting for a while.
Precautions
How often
Get medical care right away if you notice:
Questions about your exercises?
Call us or ask at your next visit. We can adjust the exercises as you progress.
These are simple, comfortable exercises for everyday home use, based on materials from respected medical organizations. For exercises tailored to your symptoms, talk with your healthcare provider. This general educational material does not replace an individual medical evaluation. If your pain gets worse or does not improve, stop and see a healthcare provider.
ReferencesReferencias참고 자료
- Koc TA Jr, et al. Heel Pain – Plantar Fasciitis: Revision 2023. Clinical Practice Guidelines. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2023;53(12):CPG1–CPG39.
- DiGiovanni BF, et al. Tissue-specific plantar fascia-stretching exercise enhances outcomes in patients with chronic heel pain. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2003;85(7):1270–1277.
- Rathleff MS, et al. High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis: a randomized controlled trial. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2015;25(3):e292–e300.
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (OrthoInfo). Plantar Fasciitis and Bone Spurs.
These organizations have not reviewed or endorsed this material. Illustrations created with AI.Estas organizaciones no revisaron ni respaldan este material. Ilustraciones creadas con IA.해당 기관이 이 자료를 검토하거나 승인한 것은 아닙니다. 그림은 AI로 제작되었습니다.
