Plantar Fascia Toe Stretch
Sit in a chair, cross one foot over the opposite knee, hold the toes and gently pull them back toward the shin until you feel the stretch across the arch of the foot. Alternate sides.
How to do the Plantar Fascia Toe Stretch
- Sit in a chair.
- Cross one foot over the opposite knee.
- Hold the toes and gently pull them back toward the shin until you feel the stretch across the arch of the foot. Alternate sides.
What it targets
Primary muscle groups: Calves.
Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Plantar Fasciitis, Ankle Sprain.
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