Why it works: Plantar fasciitis can steam from weak hips, Betiku says. This move is a solid go-to for strengthening the hips. Lie on right side, resistance band around thighs, just above knees. Rest ...

You get out of bed in the morning or stand up after a long stretch of focusing at your desk. When your foot hits the floor, a sharp sensation shoots up the bottom of your heel, almost as if you’ve ...

Learn what to look for in a pair of sneakers when you have plantar fasciitis, plus see the best podiatrist-approved picks.

Plantar flexion is the movement that allows you to press the gas pedal of your car. It also allows ballet dancers to stand on their toes. The term plantar flexion refers to the movement of the foot in ...

The condition is quite common. In fact, according to Dr. Anne Sharkey, DPM, double-board certified podiatrist and founder of ...

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Finding the perfect footwear is a struggle, especially when you're not coming into the game with tootsies in tip-top shape. They say if the shoe fits, wear it. But what they forgot to mention is if ...

From nearly the moment it strikes, plantar fasciitis can have an insidious way of dominating your life. Its characteristic heel pain tends to hit the hardest with the first few steps you take out of ...