Plantar Fasciitis Recovery Guide
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7 November 2026, Hong Kong Economic Times lifestyle report: 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 in 3 stages: early, middle and late. In the early stage, stretching is the main focus, and running should be paused; in the middle stage, strength exercises such as heel raises and glute bridges are added; in the late stage, the load can be increased and jogging can be resumed. The report also notes that people with flat feet or high arches should use suitable insoles to reduce the load on the fascia.
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- 香港經濟日報·生活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.
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