Towel Stretch

Picture of using a towel to stretch the plantar fascia (foot ligament)

Place a rolled towel under the ball of your foot, holding the towel at both ends.
Gently pull the towel toward you while keeping your knee straight.
Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds, and repeat 2 to 4 times.

Talk with your doctor or physical therapist if you have questions about how to do this or any other exercise.

Credits

By	Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer	William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Barry L. Scurran, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery
Last Revised	July 13, 2011

By:

Healthwise Staff

Last Revised: July 13, 2011

Medical Review:

William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Barry L. Scurran, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery

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