Strengthening Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis

The following guidelines are for information purposes only. We recommend seeking professional advice before attempting any rehabilitation.

Towel pull

• Place a small, lightweight towel on the floor, layed out in front of you.
• Sit on a chair with the feet flat on the towel - make sure there is plenty of towel in front of you to pull!
• Use the toes to pull the towel towards you, bit by bit. Keep the heel on the floor.
• Once you find this easy, it can be progressed by using a heavier towel or even adding a small weight to the end of the towel.

Pencil pick-up

• In a seated position, place a pencil on the floor just in front of you.
• Pick the pencil up using your toes.
• Hold it for a few seconds and repeat this 10 times.

Walking on tip toes

• Rise up on to your tip toes.
• Walk forwards slowly, always controlling your balance before you take your next step.
• Start off walking 10-15 steps and gradually increase the distance.