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What exercises will speed recovering from plantar fasciitis?

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Many: Toe raises and heel raises will help to stretch the plantar fascia, wall stretches will help. May want consult a physical therapist.

Answered 8/11/2012

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Stretching: Stretching exercises geared toward stretching tight structures which may have caused problem. The "wall push up" where you push up from the wall while keeping your back heel on ground will help. Placing towel under foot and pulling both sides of towel upward is another exercise. Your podiatrist can provide a night splint to position the ankle in a such a way as to stretch structures at rest.

Answered 2/22/2013

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Stretching: You want to stretch the achilles and the plantar fascia.

Answered 9/12/2012

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Dr. Libby Putnam answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Not just exercises!: If you have plantar fasciitis, and hurt most with the first few steps in the morning, the more you can do together, the better: #1: supportive shoes. #2: firm inserts or orthotics. #3: oral antiinflammatories (check with your doctor). #4: stretching your foot and calf. #5: icing (10 min at a time). You may also need physical therapy or cortisone injections, or eswt if available in your area.

Answered 12/10/2013

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