Some gentle stretching and exercise is one of the NHS-recommended ways to ease plantar fasciitis. Here are three podiatrist-approved stretches and exercises to try. We know that movement is a key ...

Toe curls are an easy starting point for building midfoot arch strength. Sit with your feet flat and a towel beneath them.

If your first steps in the morning cause a stabbing pain in your heel, you may have plantar fasciitis. Plantar fascia affects the tissue that connects your heel to your toes. Like other tendon ...

However, little is known about how a typical eccentric regime alters muscle power. Aim – Investigate the effect of eccentric exercise on plantar-flexor power in healthy individuals. Methods A test ...

Other outcome measures included the Foot Function Index (9 studies), Roles and Maudsley score (7 studies), plantar fascia thickness (6 studies), Foot Health Status Questionnaire ... (n=2), micronised ...

Preventing Plantar fasciitis doesn’t require a complete lifestyle overhaul. Dr Njogu recommends simple stretching exercises, particularly for the foot and calf muscles. “One effective method ...