Top 3 Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis

What are the 3 most basic exercises for Plantar Fasciitis? Chad Madden, Physical Therapist, explains what plantar fasciitis is and 3 basic exercises to treat it.
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[@mbonkers]

Thank you for taking the time to create this video. I really appreciate it!

[@robmurray1990]

Brilliant. Simple and effective. Been battling this for a few months with no joy, within a couple of days of doing these I feel the benefit already. Thank you for putting this up!

[@MrsHound16]

Thank you so much for posting this!

[@rebeccamoody1299]

THE BEST VIDEO I couldve come across. I've been dealing with this awful pain for 8 months now and these exercises have made a world of difference! Thank you!

[@geoffroytsimamotsy7608]

Lovely Video clip! Forgive me for chiming in, I would love your thoughts. Have you considered - Taparton Walking Foot Takeover (just google it)? It is an awesome exclusive guide for Getting Rid of Plantar Fasciitis minus the headache. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my mate at very last got great success with it.

[@unayza]

Thanks so much for posting this and keeping your explanations concise and simple. Will try these religiously. Coming off 3 months' bed rest after trimalleolar ankle fractures. Fractures are painless and flexibility/walking is coming along with frequent PT, but already existing heel pain in that foot is worse than before the fracture surgery. Asked my PT for help. She told me to go online for exercises. Gotta love Italy - care is totally free, but you better be proactive or you'll never walk again! Will keep you posted - thanks again.

[@AliciaFairclough]

These exercises have been helping me so much! Thank you :)

[@bxgoods]

thank you for this video, its awesome

[@kayehutchins4656]

I believe I have this. I've recently started two new things: Walking 5 miles twice a week outside. I also started a new machine at the gym that works the calf down to the ankle. I am in so much pain and will try the exercises. Thanks for the video sample.

[@earthangel3108]

Thank you so much!

[@RobinBODell]

Thank You, I will try these exercises for relief.

[@wallflower419]

Ah, sweet relief. Thank you so much for this post. I feel better already.

[@geoffroytsimamotsy7608]

Nice Video clip! Sorry for butting in, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you tried - Taparton Walking Foot Takeover (do a google search)? It is a smashing exclusive guide for Getting Rid of Plantar Fasciitis without the normal expense. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my mate finally got amazing success with it.

[@alobar1690]

This was great! Thanks so much :)

[@TheBeachperson]

you rock! Thank you.

[@lornawalter8519]

thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@leel9186]

THANK YOU! Thanks so much, this is just what I was looking for.

[@robertblair6869]

Very interesting, have had several foot injuries in past few track & field seasons. Really hoping these exercises work as running during Covid19 is the best stress reliever! Thanks!

[@DinoMum]

Thank for making the video on planter fasisttus

[@MetaGrrrl]

Super helpful. Thank you!

[@g.benett9640]

+MetaGrrrl hey ,if anyone else wants to uncover pain arch of foot try Jadonite Plantar Treatment Buddy (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my mate got cool success with it.

[@e92angel31]

Im a 17 year old skater, so whenever I take a hard hit or hurt myself and I feel pain for almost 2 days I come and check out your videos for exercises. They work very well! Thank you!

[@andrefanning7136]

Me too except your 24 and I’m the 17 year old now

[@elviay23]

Thanks you

[@elviay23]

I will do them !! There killing me every morning... specially if I have to get up for something

[@britneyalyssa1314]

My doctors think I have this but I’m not too sure. (They dont have a very good rep) Gonna do the exercises and see if it goes away. Been limping around for 5 months now so willing to do anything at this point. Sad part is I’m only 25

[@MarkusWolf]

Nice vid, vill start excercis my injury righy away!

[@marklivingston9775]

I was diagnosed by a podiatrist and given the cold water bottle and stretching my calf exercises, and I must say, they do very little. My feet started to bother me when I was working for a retail chain that required you to stand on a tile floor all day. After two and a half years of that, I'm chalking it up to permanent pain. I bought the special insoles, I do the exercises, nothing seems to work.

[@sharonh4944]

Really good! Thanks! I injured my foot standing on a lost marble sized bit of dog food lol. It is not healing well so I needed some gentle physio to help it a bit, Thanks :) I have trouble getting to appointments so this a brilliant public service.

[@kissmehere3552]

Sharon Hobbs

[@weirdlypsycho]

Thanksss

[@glenyscruz1104]

Muchas gracia

[@olivertobias6764]

Wonderful excercises! How often a day should they be done? Thank you very much & best regards from Germany, Oliver

[@sisnero1]

Ive sprained my ankle but that was about 10 yrs ago and my left ankle. Last year i was doing lots of running 20 miles a week. Started to get chin splints this year have not run much. Doing 1 hr a day on elipticle. I did have plantars on the right foot about 2 yrs ago. Injections and stretching. Helped. But has never been 100% since from what i can feel.

[@gingerwolff3427]

thank you for this video! I am a pharmacy technician, which translates to slave on feet up to 13 hours a day. When I get home, I can barely walk! I suspected Plantar Faciitis was the problem, as I have very flat feet. This video gives me exactly what I was looking for. I wanted a therapeutic approach other than medications and injections. Should this not work, I will see a doctor for further assistance, but this gives me the "homeopathic" method I was seeking. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

Tight calves often lead to Plantar Fasciitis...for me calf stretching 6 times a day solved the problem. As a routine, before and after breakfast/lunch/dinner.

[@pennoak1711]

Great

[@KyleVorst1]

Dr. Madden, thank you for this. In your opinion how effective is augmented soft tissue mobilization for plantar fasciitis and does Madden PT utilize ASTYM?

[@cmlegend]

Been having this for 3 weeks now and didn't know what to do anymore. Pain is especially sharp in the morning that I can't even walk properly. Ruined my vacation with the family last week where I couldn't play with the kids. I will try those exercise for the next week or so and post again to let you know if it worked out for me. Thanks for sharing :)

[@Datwookievr6]

Did it work

[@FootballStudios10]

@@Datwookievr6 lol that was 7 years ago. Idk if he's responding😂

[@juanherediaambriz4257]

Are you Alive

[@tracyfiebiger1827]

Thanks! I had x-rays today and formally had this diagnosed. Thanks for the explanation of what it is and also the demonstration of the exercises.

[@michelleeastwood4747]

Thank You for the Tips i have the pain in both feet on my heals and the side of my foot hurts with touch i bought new shoes and stopped the long standing and long drives. do you think i have this or something else?

[@kbsabin]

In Dec./Jan. of this year I had my second bout in five years, and this time it didn't resolve with steroid injections from my podiatrist. The towel exercise Chad Madden demonstrates has already taken me almost to walking without a limp, and I'm about to do the Coke-can exercise for the first time. From now on, no incline on the treadmill, but I can't wait to get back to the gym! Much appreciated...

[@nikyha863]

There are several components to plantar foot treatment. One resource I found which successfully combines these is the Natural Foot Wizard (google it if you're interested) without a doubt the most incredible resource i've seen.look at the great info .

[@shankarganesh1551]

I have spent months studying cures for plantar fasciitis and found a fantastic resource at Rohon foot care (check it out on google)

[@subhadrakumar8915]

There are several things you can try Try a natural remedies for plantar foot. Something as simple as ginger root, which can be bought at your local grocery shop, is a great anti-inflammatory. Ginger root is in a group of plants known as Cox inhibitors. That means they help inflammation naturally. Another good remedy for pain is Bromelain. Bromelain is an enzyme got from pineapples. just drink the raw juice or eat raw pineapple, you can gt advantage from the properties of Bromelain. This is natural healing at its very best. (I read these and more tips on fergs foot formula website )

[@catalinhall2497]

Lovely Video! Sorry for the intrusion, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you heard about - Mackorny Feet Ahead Blueprint (search on google)? It is a great one off product for Relieving foot pain without the hard work. Ive heard some decent things about it and my old buddy Taylor after a lifetime of fighting got astronomical results with it.

[@victorpavlov5140]

+Keith Sabin I've been researching into plantar foot treatments and discovered an awesome website at Rohon foot care (check it out on google)

[@deathcar]

That's what my Doctor said, but after years of running and hiking I can't say I have ever had a pain where this one is. To compound things the pain started a couple of days before i was going to purchase my plane ticket to go walk the Camino at the end of the month. The only thing I could find online similar to my issue was plantar fasciitis, which doesn't sound like something I want to encounter on a 500 mile walk. I'm following your stretches for the time being, but the walk is scrubbed.

[@tenzonthupten29]

I am 16yrs old boy I have these .. Nd I will try this and update if it works iam gonna be happy..:)

[@tenzonthupten29]

Sir, ya it worked but ..In morning I get little pain !!! Any advise on that ??

[@mytexasmusic]

Thank you so much for taking the time to post this informative video! So many of us cannot afford trips to a therapist - these are simple exercises that don't require special equipment, and the magic is...they WORK!! Blessings to you - and thanks again.

[@PhilESkyline215]

My PCP believes I have plantar fasciitis just from a physical inspection but my heels feel and look fine. The pain is right in the middle of the foot aligned to the 2nd toe. I'm going to a foot specialist on Monday.

[@louisaburford6539]

Thanks so much. Over the last couple of months I overdid the running (and underdid the training) and I ended up wiht PF for the last 10 days or so. I was prescribed anti-inflammatories but no exercises (well, OK the coke can one, as an afterthought) and was starting to get despondent. I love running but I haven't even been able to walk without being in pain this last 10 days. I did these exercises last night for the first time, and I am WAY better today. Thank you so much.

[@louisaburford6539]

My PF has almost gone now, thanks to these exercises. I'd say the pain has reduced to about 5-10% of what it was. Now that my feet don't hurt so much or so often, I need to keep remembering to do the exercises to try and get rid of PF completely and for good. Thanks again. Miracle treatment!

[@easeMARINE]

Louisa Burford just wondering if this totally eliminated your pain or did you have to add exercises and/or foot devices (i.e.arch supports)? Thanks, Tom

[@louisaburford6539]

Sorry, only just seen your question. I'd say the exercises eliminated 95% of the pain. Now (18 months later or more) I get a mild discomfort in the soles of my feet every now and again, which reminds I need to do the exercises again! I'm sure if I did them regularly my feet would be 100% back to normal again. I plan on returning to running this month, which will be the acid test, I reckon! I will be taking it very easy, and doing the stretches before and after each run.

[@louisaburford6539]

PS I used no other exercises (except calf stretching, which my physio recommended, but I was already cured by this video!) and I didn't need supports or anything else.

[@jessonparker4802]

Louisa Burford Thanks for the Video! Excuse me for the intrusion, I am interested in your opinion. Have you tried - Mackorny Feet Ahead Blueprint (erm, check it on google should be there)? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my buddy at last said ta ta to the Plantar Fasciitis stress with it.

[@weirdlypsycho]

what is that rolling for ? how does it helps ? is it kinda massage ?

[@lindengauthier4]

So what could i do help heal my heel pain at age 17?

[@nadavperez3265]

hi, where i can read those advice? can't find this video here tnk

[@keanu786786]

My operation on November 2014 after the 6 moths not results in pain

[@rforrohitarorasirclasses6500]

Hello now a days my right leg heal pain is too much, doctor said me swelling that is problem is planter fascitice, please suggest me what to do

[@samuelramngailien2072]

i was playing soccer... N the next day when I get down from ma bed I couldn't step the floor anymore... the pain was intense on ma lower foot... I watched many videos from KZbin l, did n followed 3-4 exercise daily... it's been 3 days pain gone lil bit... but not completely.... how long will dis last????

[@MarkusWolf]

Been doing all exercises but the roller and I can feel a major pain change. And allso, the injury dont get as swollen as before. I use iceing as soon as I can feel the area is starting to swoll up. My plan is to do these exercises every day. Maybe its hard for you to tell but if I do these exercises and not do any running how long do you think it will take for a full recovery?

[@Dreamsk8r]

Angel,I'm a skater also. Interestingly, the pain isn't so bad when I skate( I have a Reidell 375 boot, which is well padded) but when I take it off....WOW!!! I can't even 'eagle' right now...more lilke a 'screaming eagle'. How long did you do these exercises before you began to feel better?

[@sisnero1]

I have my pain on both heals. Does not hurt constant mostly hurts when i place my legs stretched out in front of me on the floor barefoot. Back of the heal hurts more then the bottom. Also about 2 weeks ago my right foot when turning it inwards the outside of it feels like it being cut. Does not hurt unless it turn it. ( planar aponeurosis area?) could that be torn? stretching does not seem to help.

[@AB-zm4mj]

i hurt my heel walking on something a long time ago at work and now my foot hurts so bad..., i wish those exercises gonna help me

[@AB-zm4mj]

Well...I'm working on it....mostly the stretching (I kinda forget)

[@jack-jt2lm]

@Amandine Barrera hi everyone ,if anyone else wants to learn about treat foot pain try Corbandy Feet Pain Crusher ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my m8 got great success with it.

[@tina9678]

He forgot to mention the importance of footwear. Bare feet/flip flops/high heels/bad arch support can all contribute to planters facia issues, as can the wrong size shoes. Weekend warrioring/muscle building without plenty of leg and foot stretching routines...take care of your feet. Love your feet, they help you go places in life.

[@lindengauthier4]

Hi Madden PT I am 16 and suffer from bad heel pain. I cant stand in one spot for long. I got custom orthodics and it helps a bit but still hurts. Now when im barefoot i can hardly walk. Do you know what this could be and why its happening?

[@TheBestTamara]

The Big Toe stretch. So interesting. I have wonderful movement in my right toe but not in my left. Know it is important to stretch equally on both feet. Excited to do these stretches. Excited for relief.

[@johnandjudith]

how many times a day should I do these exercise? I am guessing once in the morning to loosen up the plantar fascia muscle?

[@odindio]

In the leg in which I ruptured my Achilles the front of the ankle gets really painful and tight. If I massage my plantar fascia, the front of my ankle loosens up and stops hurting. In addition, I've noticed that my plantar fascia is tender. Anyone know what the bio-mechanics are with respect to the front of my ankle and the plantar fascia?

[@ihsvictrix]

GOOD, thanks. I will try to get the book. When I ride the bike I do not feel pain. So, is it fine to ride? Will it not affect the plantar fascia, right? I suppose. Now that I am writing I am rolling my foot on the cylinder, it feels fine. (please forgive my English).

[@hollyp457]

i was just told by my doctor i have this condition. its on the same foot that i had surgery on 8 yrs ago. because of a mess up by the surgion i keep have problems with the foot. i was told i have to wear a shoe all the time does putting on a shoe before i get out of bed really work?

[@pinkcatt7]

Can PF cause pain all the way up through the lower back?

[@jasoncook5907]

interesting, I developed Plantar Fasciitis after an injury to my big toe, hallux rigidus. I did not know that the Plantar Fasciitis was related to the toe injury. Thanks for the very informative video.

[@Herc11355]

I have my pain in the front of the foot and not the sole.(right before the toes.) Is that still considered plantar fascia?

[@rozchatt]

What does too much heel buildup in their footwear mean? Especially if you wear flat shoes?

[@ihsvictrix]

Thanks a lot for this help. I have a question, I cannot live without running (but I think I need to stop now for a while). My question is, can I ride bicycle? (I NEED to do some exercise!!!) Thanks.

[@lindengauthier4]

Madden PT I have the pain in both sides yes. I play lots of sports. But like i got to a party and my heels hurt so bad. I have to get a chair and sit down its embarrasing. I have the custom orthodics but idk what why it keeps hurting im only 16.

[@psychodeviant]

Great video and very informative but is this something that can eventually go away with treatment and stretches, or is it merely something you 'manage' with treatment and that you will live with to some extent for the rest of your life.

[@keanu786786]

i have a lot of pain on my left lag after the planter facilities operation My Dr.advice to meet to physiotherapy for ultra sound therapy but steel pain so please help me.

[@sharonh4944]

Did you do the ultrasound therapy?

[@BigViolenceCroaker71]

Can you over-do cylinder rolling? Can you do it continuously, like at your desk or whatever? thx

[@johnsmitty8453]

I know I can... just kidding

[@stefphaniejones6099]

What do you mean by this

[@PhilESkyline215]

Can Plantar Fasciitis be confused with Metatarsalgia?

[@ahernandezut]

I'm 35 years old and flat footed, I wear orthopedic inserts on both feet, I do a mix of weights and cardio, which involves jumping with an without weights,squatting, sprints, etc. about 5 time's a week. I get a real sharp pain in my heel about 3 or 4 time's a year. The pain is so bad I can't even walk, and my heel is sore to the touch. When this happens I'm unable to do anything even work. I always warm up and strech out my whole body but especially my feet, calves and legs, have been doing it for years, it just doesn't seem to work anymore. Any ideas on what can help?

[@mudslinger888]

when you get the burning heel, stop doing jumping exercises, you have tendonitis! DO slow-motion reps without leaving the ground, and you will strengthen and heal. You may have to stop entirely for awhile as you know, but this is simply due to pushing too far; you need to sensitize to the early signs so you can avoid this forever.

[@annalizaestavillo3184]

What oral medicine for plantar fasciitis

[@smallfry8]

if i wear 3 inches high heels i have very mutch less pain but do this will help with the time or not my sister give me this tips she have less pain when she wear heels

[@sandrao857]

Hi ive had this sharp pain on the inside of my arch on my left foot it comes and goes all day Ive been rolling it on something that is in the shape of a cylinder but im wondering if this is what im suffering from since the pain is in the arch of my foot and not in the heel and on average how long till it goes away

[@x-talefriskthegirl3179]

Hi mom

[@x-talefriskthegirl3179]

Wurd

[@icmull]

Deodorant can is good it is almost always cold.

[@jacksoncampbell7573]

Hi. I am a 14 year old boy. I have been having pretty bad pain right above the heel. It hurts real bad right after a long day at school or after a run. I were minimal shoes like vibram five fingers. What is the problem here? Same thing? Please respond ASAP.

[@wonderfvl]

google "Calcaneal apophysitis" or "Sever's disease"

[@ArronP]

o just watched a drs vid that told me to do the opposite to push ur foot towards the floor not towards u by pulling ur toes towards u u further tear that tissue that's already inflamed u wanna push ur foot down and arching ur foot their before ur releasing pressure on the fascia that Dr makes sense.... try that for a week see how it feels and he recommends to message under ur feet with ur hands very gently so the tissues not torn or inflamed more try this method

[@cameronwilliamson7383]

I had been to several medical doctors as well as podiatrists, and yet I was still in constant pain that made me nauseas and depressed. Finally, after sticking to plantar fasciitis treatment “remrem fetching space” (Google it) diligently, and I feel like a completely different individual. This is really a wonder program!

[@MrsCoho1]

thank you for these exercises.. i will do them.. ive had this problem in my left foot now for almost 18 months.. i was told it usually goes away on its own.. after about 18-24 months.. its a catch 22 .. i love walking.. but i cant because the pain in my feet is bad.. and then the pain goes right up thru my left leg.. and aches for hours afterwards.. its like i cant be on my feet for very long.. im trying to lose about 30-40 lbs... so watching my diet carefully.. but i cant exercise as much as id like to.. i do ride my bike a lot.. instead of walking but now the weather is winter and getting nasty out.. so i try to walk 30 minutes a day on our treadmill.. is there anything else that will help in the way of exercising?

[@sairabanu2195]

There are several components to plantar foot treatment. One plan I discovered which successfully combines these is the Natural Foot Wizard (google it if you're interested) definately the no.1 resource that I've heard of.Check out the interesting information .

[@winslowchavez3453]

Today is my second day on plantar fasciitis treatment “remrem fetching space” (Google it) and the pain is 95% gone! I can in fact walk and jog without difficulty, and I am confident by the end of the week I`ll be able to go back to my soccer training. I reckon that my coach is wrong about stating that it is impossible to alleviate plantar fasciitis in days.

[@easternbushytail]

should your foot hurt even worse after theses exercises?

[@sharonh4944]

my partner has a ligament injury in his foot ( fell and tore things) and is having Ultrasound therapy on it. It hurts for the day afterward and his physio says that is normal. Not the same, but thought it might help.

[@beckyyu3726]

I've never heard of that last exercise with the towel and I've had PF since 1994. FYI use a frozen Coke bottle while you're doing your email and Facebook at the computer for a few minutes on each foot.

[@KhiryJamil]

No more chicken for me Thanks sir lol

[@deathcar]

My pain (which just started a week ago) is more towards the heel pad on the inside (about an inch from the back of my heel). I'm wondering if I may have something different, it doesn't hurt really bad, more of an annoyance, but I do feel it most when I get up in the morning.

[@jkp2319]

Good exercises, but DON'T use a soda can, they rupture really easily. Mine lasted for about 30 seconds :(

[@vuckovic62]

I have spent months researching into plantar foot treatments and found an awesome resource at Plantar premium plan (google it if you're interested)

[@runsoccer224]

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[@ma66810]

I've been researching into plantar foot and found an awesome website at Natural Foot Wizard (google it if you're interested)

[@hammill444]

If there's one thing I've learned, it's this: be very careful and ever aware of overuse injuries. Because trust me: once you get plantar fasciitis, you cannot get rid of it. You can manage it, massage it and have some minor relief-- in some cases, from advice much like the type explained here. But you'll never get rid of it. So prevention-- above all--- is key. Hopefully, more people will be aware of this condition.

[@ineshuang6547]

I have been adhering to this particular plantar fasciitis treatment , Sαnzoka Mula (Go ogle it) for two days and I’m happy that it has treated the discomfort. It has enabled me to stroll and jog effortlessly again. Contemplating my improvement, I think I can go back to playing soccer by the weekend. I can now confirm to my coach that plantar fasciitis can be alleviated within days.

[@julianarincon1117]

I have spent months studying plantar foot treatments and discovered a great resource at Natural Foot Wizard (google it if you're interested)

[@hammill444]

Just does not work. I wish it did. But it simply doesn't.

[@hammill444]

After too many months to count. I've just decided to live with the pain, as no one has been able to prescribe any solution with results.

[@hammill444]

No symptoms at the ankle, knee, hip or lower back. My weight is fine-- 6 feet tall, 170 pounds. Again, it just is what it is-- unfortunately.

[@hammill444]

***** And no: it is indeed PF. It's just depressing to know i'll never run again.

[@yeisonrojas3621]

I've been researching into plantar foot treatments and discovered a great website at Natural Foot Wizard (google it if you are interested)

[@srinivasulupasupuleti7383]

Poor explanation. Audio not good. This is you tube demo being watched by entire world. Hence your english accent be universal.

[@izdislavsegrt8559]

I've been studying plantar foot treatments and found a fantastic resource at Plantar premium plan (google it if you are interested)

[@cameronwilliamson7383]

Today is my 2nd day on plantar fasciitis treatment “remrem fetching space” (Google it) and the pain is 95% gone! I can actually walk and jog without difficulty, and I`m positive by the end of the week I`ll be able to go back to my soccer training. I guess my trainer is wrong about stating that it`s impossible to ease plantar fasciitis in days.