Plantar fasciitis · Heel pain relief
Plantar Fasciitis Exercises: Stretches and Strengthening
For heel pain that's worst with the first steps of the day: stretch the calf and the sole of the foot, then strengthen the foot and calf.
Reviewed by a licensed physical therapist on the HEPonDemand team
For therapists: opens the program builder with these 6 exercises. Set the sets and reps, then email or print it for your patient.
The exercises
1.Seated Towel Calf Stretch
2.Calf Stretch
3.Standing Soleus Stretch
4.Towel Scrunches
5.Ankle Alphabet
6.Heel Raises
Every recovery is different. Do only the exercises your surgeon or therapist gives you, with the sets, reps and frequency they set. Stop and check with them if you feel sharp pain. This page is general information, not medical advice.