The standing plantar stretch is a great for stretching the planta fascia under foot. Place one foot in front of the other with you toe pressing into the heel of the front foot. Then gently bend your back knee, creating a stretch under the back foot. You should feel a gentle, deep stretch along the plantar fascia. Hold for approximately 30 seconds and repeat four times.
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