Calf and foot exercises can reduce strain on the plantar fascia, improve flexibility,. • Strengthening the arch and calf muscles can improve foot mechanics and lessen plantar fasciitis symptoms. • ...

Gentle stretches are one of the best ways to kickstart recovery from plantar fasciitis. Some helpful stretches include runner's stretch, heel raises, and heel drops. Other things that can help are to ...

A novel technique that transplants a patient's own fat into the sole of their foot could offer relief to those suffering from a common and painful condition called plantar fasciitis. A novel technique ...

Anyone who has felt a stabbing, tender pain on the bottom of one or both feet knows that plantar fasciitis is no joke. It’s a common overuse injury, but one that can greatly interfere with daily life, ...

A plantar fibroma is a noncancerous bump or growth in the arch of your foot. It develops in the plantar fascia, the thick, fibrous tissue at the bottom of your foot. The plantar fascia covers the area ...

When it comes to breathable footwear, sandals are hard to beat. But the type of footwear isn’t exactly known for its support. And foot pain is the last thing you want to deal with—especially if you ...

A plantar callus can form on the bottom your foot because of frequent friction and pressure. Soaking your foot in warm water and applying moisturizer or inserting shoe pads can help, but you may want ...

Correspondence to Dr Glen A Whittaker, School of Allied Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Victoria, 3086, Australia; g.whittaker{at}latrobe.edu.au Objective To ...

A plantar fibroma is a fibrous knot, or nodule, in the arch of the foot. This nodule is embedded in the plantar fascia — a band of tissue spanning from heel to toe along the bottom of the foot. A ...