Plantar Fasciitis: The All Important Wall Stretch

This is one of the most important stretches for patients with plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is primarily a tightness problem, so stretching properly from day one of the injury is crucial. The stretch can be done from 3 times daily to every hour. It should never hurt while doing or after. The stretch needs to be held for 30 seconds or 5 deep breathes. Deep breathing get oxygen down to the tissue and makes it much easier to stretch. Hold the stretch with no bouncing. Enjoy the video. Dr Blake

Plantar Fasciitis: The All Important Wall Stretch

This video demonstrates the most important stretch for the plantar fascia. The plantar fascial wall stretch can be done hourly, but encouraged 5 times daily. There should never be any pain in the achilles, plantar fascia, or toes while stretching. The patients are encouraged to deep breath while stretching. See our previous videos on the Generalizations of Stretching, the 3 Important Achilles/Plantar Fascial Stretches, and the AM Plantar Fascial Stretches.