Friday, April 22, 2011

Stretching: Feet: Tennis Ball Plantar Fascia Massage

About the exercise
The plantar fascia is a tissue on the bottom of your foot that runs from your toes to your heel and helps maintain your foot's arch.
Often due to a collapsed arch, overuse and poor footwear, the tissue gets abused. This can lead to a painful condition called plantar fasciitis.
For people with this condition, stretching and massaging the plantar fascia is essential for rehabilitation. The tennis ball plantar fascia massage is one of the best ways to do so.

Amount and frequency
Perform the tennis ball plantar fascia massage as often as possible throughout the day, or as often as your practitioner recommends.