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  1. Learn how to stretch and strengthen your plantar fascia ligament, Achilles' tendon and calf muscles with these easy exercises. Find out how to do the Wall Stretch, the Water Bottle Stretch, the Pebble Exercise and more.

  2. Jun 25, 2024 · Learn how to do calf stretch, rolling stretch, seated foot stretch, towel curls, marble pickups, and other foot and calf exercises to ease plantar fasciitis symptoms. Find out more about the causes, treatments, and outlook of this condition.

    • Plantar Fascia Massage. Note: You should not experience pain during this exercise. Apply enough pressure to feel a gentle stretch, but not pain. Sit in a chair or stand with one foot resting on a small ball or frozen water bottle.
    • Heel Raise. Note: This exercise should be done slowly and with controlled movements. Make sure to maintain your balance and hold on to a railing or other support if needed.
    • Floor Sitting Ankle Inversion With Resistance. Note: This exercise requires an elastic exercise band. Sit upright on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you.
    • Seated Toe Towel Scrunches. Note: Make sure that your whole foot stays on the ground and that only your toes do the work of this exercise. Sit upright in a chair with one foot resting on a towel and spread your toes.
  3. Feb 10, 2023 · Learn how to stretch your calves and plantar fascia to ease or prevent heel pain caused by inflammation or damage. Find seated and standing exercises, tips, and precautions for runners and pregnant women.

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    • Stationary Cycle. Stationary cycles mimic the movements of riding a regular bicycle, but can be done indoors. Because you are not putting your full body weight on your feet, it is much easier on the feet than running.
    • Hand Cycle. Some gyms have a piece of equipment that is very similar to the stationary cycle, but it has hand pedals instead of foot pedals. This allows you to get your heart rate up and exercise the muscles of your upper body, without any impact on your feet.
    • Swimming. Swimming is a great, low-impact exercise that can easily be done with plantar fasciitis. Swim laps at your local rec center, or try a water aerobics class.
    • Rowing. Any type of rowing is a great way to work out when you have plantar fasciitis. Most gyms (especially CrossFit gyms) have rowing machines, which involves pulling on a handle to spin a flywheel.
  4. Aug 18, 2023 · Learn how to treat plantar fasciitis pain with 10 easy stretches and exercises that target your feet, calves, hips and pelvis. Download a free PDF with detailed instructions and illustrations.

  5. May 10, 2024 · Integrate these plantar fasciitis exercises and stretches into your routine to prevent heel pain from this common running injury.