Plantar Fasciitis
Week 1
Plantar fasciitis rehabilitation will begin with one stretch for the plantar fascia and intrinsic foot muscles. The strength exercises this week are non-weight bearing but will strengthen the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the foot which absorb shock and support the function of the plantar fascia.
Scraping
Scraping Plantar Fascia

Key Points

  • use the convex edge
  • scrape heel to toe
  • scrape for 30 seconds
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Scraping Calves

Key Points

  • strong pressure
  • convex edge
  • 30 seconds
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Scraping Tibialis Anterior

Key Points

  • use the concave edge
  • scrape the front/outside edge of leg
  • scrape for 30 seconds
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Stretching
Seated Calf Stretch

Key Points

  • pull toes towards you
  • keep knee straight
  • hold for 30 seconds
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Strength
Towel Scrunch

Key Points

  • flex toes to pull the towel towards you
  • perform 3 times with a medium towel
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Resisted Ankle Eversion

Key points

  • keep 90 degree angle in the ankle
  • 2-4 sets of 8-12 reps on each foot
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