Pointing your toes downward engages the calf muscles and Achilles tendon, playing a key role in walking, running, and jumping. Building strength in this area improves athletic performance, balance ...

Participants sat comfortably on a chair, put their feet on a self-made footrest set at 10° of ankle plantar flexion, and put the ball of their foot on the button. Participants performed three tasks.

Stretching is one of the fastest and most reliable pain relief methods for plantar fasciitis. When you have plantar fasciitis, it’s common to have tightness in a number of places, says Schuyler ...