PROPHYSIOTHERAPY
Physio-Approved Exercise

How to do Plantar Fascia Stretch

Ankle & Foot
Beginner
Bodyweight
Hold 30 seconds, 3 reps each foot
Reviewed by Dr. Jahirul (J) Mazumdar, BPT · 11 July 2026

Sit and cross the affected foot over the opposite knee.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Sit and cross the affected foot over the opposite knee.
  2. 2
    Grasp the toes and gently pull them back toward the shin.
  3. 3
    You should feel a stretch in the arch of the foot. Hold.
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Do
  • Feel a mild pulling
Don't
  • Do not force
Clinically used for
Plantar FasciitisFoot & Ankle Pain

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