Plantar Fascia Stretch
Gently stretches the arch of the foot to keep it flexible.
What it helps
Keeps the arch of the foot flexible, easing the tension that can cause heel and arch pain.
How to do it
- Seated, cross the surgical foot over the opposite knee.
- Gently pull the toes back toward you until you feel a light stretch along the arch.
- Hold, then release.
Tips
- Keep it gentle and within comfort, and begin only once your surgeon clears stretching.
Commonly done as 3 sets of 20–30 sec hold, daily.
Where this appears in recovery
Plantar Fascia Stretch is part of 9 recovery programs, typically in the phase 1 and phase 2 and phase 3 stage. Each program shows how it fits alongside the other movements:
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These are general exercise guides, not a personal prescription. The repetitions and frequency shown are what's commonly used — your own surgeon or therapist may advise something different, and their guidance comes first.