Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis - Week 2
For week 2 of plantar fasciitis recovery, we will progress to stretches and strength exercises that require more weight-bearing. Exercises such as calf raises also activate the muscles in the foot which support 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
Tibialis Posterior Stretch

Key Points

  • stretching back leg
  • keep back leg straight
  • keep heel against the ground
  • hold for 30 seconds
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Strength
Soleus Calf Raise

Key Points

  • knees over toes
  • slow on the down phase
  • lean your weight on front foot
  • 2-4 sets of 8-12 reps on each side
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Peroneal Calf Raises

Key Points

  • point toes outwards
  • slow on the down phase
  • 2-4 sets of 8-12 reps
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