Pain Near the Balls of Your Feet? 3 Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis Relief

Pain near the balls of your feet or heel is often linked to plantar fasciitis — a common overuse injury involving irritation of the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that supports the arch of your foot. In this video, Dr. Tom Walters, DPT, shares three effective exercises to help reduce pain, improve foot mechanics, and promote healing of the plantar fascia. These exercises are designed to: Decrease tension through the plantar fascia and intrinsic foot muscles Improve mobility and flexibility of the foot and ankle Restore normal load tolerance to the arch and heel Whether you’re dealing with morning foot pain, soreness after standing, or tenderness under the heel or forefoot, these movements can help you move better and feel better. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:15 Exercise 1: Plantar Fascia Mobilization 01:44 Exercise 2: Plantar Fascia Stretch 03:11 Exercise 3: Plantar Fascia Loading 04:56 My Book & App Learn more: -Rehab Science Book - https://rehabscience.com/book -Try My App for Free - https://membership.rehabscience.com/join -Pinky Ball Link - https://amzn.to/3JOakv1 -Fasciitis Fighter Tool Link - https://amzn.to/3LxvCxw *Watch more videos: YouTube.com/rehabscience *Follow on Instagram: Instagram.com/rehabscience Dr. Tom Walters and Rehab Science recommend that you speak with your doctor or physical therapist before participating in the exercises demonstrated in this video. The exercises in this video are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. No information in this video is to be taken as medical or health advice.