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Plantar Fasciitis: Start Here.
Make sense of heel pain, find practical guidance and understand your options.
Explanations from Dan Broadhead, part of Stride Unpacked with Dan & Anne.
New to the topic? Start with the first guide. Already know what you need? Jump straight to your question below. This is a reading guide, not a fixed treatment programme.
Find the guide you need ↓Understand your heel pain
Heel Pain in the Morning: Is It Plantar Fasciitis?
Start with first-step heel pain, possible causes and when to get assessed.
Read this guide →Keep moving
Can I Keep Walking with Plantar Fasciitis?
Explore how to adjust walking around your symptoms.
Read this guide →Build a rehabilitation routine
Plantar Fasciitis Exercises: A Guide to Heel Raises
Read the heel-raise guide, including ways to adapt the exercise.
Read this guide →Put stretching in context
Stretches for Plantar Fasciitis: What Helps and How to Do Them
See the stretches and how they fit alongside strengthening.
Read this guide →Consider your footwear
What Are the Best Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis?
Learn what Dan looks for when assessing shoes in clinic.
Read this guide →Understand insoles
Do Insoles Help Plantar Fasciitis—and Do You Need Custom Orthotics?
Explore when insoles may be useful and how they fit into rehabilitation.
Read this guide →Understand recovery
How Long Does Plantar Fasciitis Take to Get Better?
Read about progress, setbacks and when to seek a reassessment.
Read this guide →
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