Plantar Fasciitis Recovery Guide: Early Stretching, Mid-Stage Strengthening, Late-Stage Return to Running

The prevalence of plantar fasciitis is as high as 10 per cent, and reaches 22 per cent among running enthusiasts. The article gives recovery advice across three stages, early, middle and late: in the early stage, focus on stretching and pause running; in the middle stage, add muscle-strengthening exercises such as heel raises and glute bridges; in the late stage, increase the load and jog gently; people with flat feet or high arches should use suitable insoles to reduce the load on the fascia.