Ask The Experts
What kind of exercise should I do for plantar fasciitis?
Thank you for contacting IPFH. We cannot diagnose or recommend treatments on line. If you check our pages on the foot condition plantar fasciitis, especially the section Prevention and Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (at the bottom of the page in the section called "On the Web"), you will find a link to some simple exercises that you can do to help address your condition. However, if you have not already, you should make sure to get a firm diagnosis of your condition. Plantar fasciitis has some very distinctive symptoms, but some conditions (such as Achilles tendinitis) can produce pain in the heel area, and might be confused with plantar fasciitis. A medical professional – either your primary care physician or a foot health specialist - in addition to diagnosing the condition, can provide treatment and exercise recommendations. We hope you will consult a medical professional and will have some relief soon.