Plantar Fasciitis Exercises

To strengthen the arches of the sole of feet.
Exercise 1
While sitting on a chair, place a towel on the floor. Grab the towel with your toes and pull it towards you. Repeat 8 to 10 times, once or twice a day.
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Exercise 2
While sitting on a chair, bend one leg over the other knee as shown, and grasp your toes. Gently pull them upwards toward you until you feel a stretch in the sole of your foot. Do 8 to 10 repetitions, once or twice a day.
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Exercise 3
Stand as shown in the image, with your back leg straight and heels on the floor. The front leg straight with the toes raised against the wall. Keep the body upright and move your hips forward until you feel a stretch in your calf. Switch legs and repeat. Do not bend your back or bounce. Hold each stretch for at least 30 seconds. Do one or two repetitions, two to three times a day.
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Exercise 4
Sitting on a chair, place the arch of the foot on a small ball as shown. Roll the ball back and forth with the arch of your foot. Do this for 2 to 4 minutes, once or twice a day.
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