For walkers and runners, plantar fasciitis is a painful and frustrating injury. Learn how to prevent and treat the condition ...

Although the condition is common to runners, dancers, and anyone who stands for long stretches at a time, plantar fasciitis can happen to anyone, especially as we age. According to physical ...

In this six-part series, we'll give you quick exercises for different body parts every week to help you stay limber.

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 ...

The good news? Treatment for plantar fasciitis usually doesn't require surgery. Stretching and specific exercises are first-line options for both treatment and prevention of the injury.

Roll a hard hockey ball or water bottle under your foot to help stretch and release the plantar fascia tissue. Initially, these stretches can help to relieve pain before you build in some longer ...

Improved Range of Motion One study showed that cross friction massage of the plantar fascia (a deep-tissue technique) and calf-muscle stretching led to significant improvements in ankle range of ...

Plantar fasciitis means inflammation of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a strong band of tissue (similar to a ligament) that stretches from the heel to the middle bones of the foot. It ...

Stretching can be a game-changer — focusing on your calf muscles, Achilles tendon and the plantar fascia itself can relieve tension. Strengthening the muscles in your feet helps support your ...