Stretching the plantar fascia may help prevent plantar fasciitis or reduce the pain caused by the condition. Step 1 – Sit in a chair and cross one leg over the other knee so your ankle is on top of your other leg. Step 2 – With one hand holding your ankle and the other holding your toes, gently pull your toes backward until you feel a stretch in the bottom of your foot. Step 3 – Hold this position for 20 seconds. Repeat 4-6 for each foot 3 sets in a row Once-daily 5 days a week
Wisler Saint-Vil, MD
Sports Medicine Physician
Marietta Memorial Sports Medicine
department medical director