Exercises to reduce plantar fasciitis
IntroductionKey points - Heel pain can be caused by stress placed on the
plantar
fascia ligament
 when it is stretched irregularly, which causes small
tears and inflammation. Stretching and strengthening exercises can help the
ligament become more flexible and can strengthen muscles that support the arch,
in turn reducing stress on the ligament. - Exercises for plantar
fasciitis—when combined with other steps such as resting, avoiding activities
that make heel pain worse, using shoe inserts, icing, or taking pain
relievers—usually succeed in relieving heel pain.
- Exercises for
plantar fasciitis may be especially helpful for reducing heel pain when you
first get out of bed.
- If you have questions about how to do these
exercises, or if your heel pain gets worse, talk to your doctor.
 What exercises will reduce plantar fasciitis?
 Why is it important to do exercises for plantar fasciitis?
 How to do exercises for plantar fasciitis
 Where can I learn more about exercises for plantar fasciitis?
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| | Author: | Douglas Dana
Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH | Last Updated: September 18, 2007 | | Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Barry L. Scurran, DPM - Podiatric Surgery
Donald Sproule, MD, CM, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine |
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