Plantar Fascia Stretch
Stretching the fascia which runs under the arch of the foot can be a useful part of treatment for plantar fasciitis.
Teaching Points
- Sit on the floor with the knee bent and the heel on the floor.
- Pull up on your toes to stretch the arch of the foot.
- Hold for between 10 and 30 seconds.
Variations
- Foot & Toe Stretch.
Muscles Stretched
- Plantar Fascia.
- Flexor Digitorum.
- Longus Flexor.
- Hallucis Longus.
Related Injuries
- Plantar Fasciitis.
