Exercises to reduce plantar fasciitis
Why is it important to do exercises for plantar fasciitis?
People who develop plantar fasciitis may have less flexible feet and ankles, and weaker foot muscles. Their feet may tend to flatten and roll inward (pronate) more when they walk or run.
Exercises can protect the plantar fascia from injury and inflammation by making the plantar fascia and calf muscles more flexible and by strengthening the foot and ankle muscles that support the arch.
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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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