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Plantar Fasciitis Stretch - How to Ease Plantar Fasciitis Foot Pain
Learn how to safely perform a standing Plantar Fasciitis Stretch

By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com

Created: April 09, 2009

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Plantar Fasciitis Stretch

Plantar Fasciitis Stretch

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This stretch is used to relieve the pain of plantar fasciitis by stretching the plantar fascia, a band of tough connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot to the heel.

How to Perform the Plantar Fasciitis Stretch:

  • Stand barefoot.
  • Left one heel off the ground but keep the ball of the foot and toes flat.
  • You will feel a stretch on the underside of the ball of the foot.
  • Hold for a count of 10. Release.
  • Repeat 10 times.
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