Exercises To Reduce Plantar Fasciitis
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Introduction
Key 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
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| Last updated: | July 23, 2007 |
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Reviewed By: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine, Barry L. Scurran, DPM - Podiatric Surgery |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman |
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