Several muscles control plantar flexion. Here’s how it affects your range of motion, what you can do if you have an injury, and more.

Dorsiflexion and Plantar Flexion. Combining plantar flexion with its opposite move is a natural way to improve foot and ankle flexibility. Step 1: Sit on a bed or on the floor with your legs straight.

Plantar fasciitis can be a debilitatingly painful condition, but the best sandals for plantar fasciitis offer relief. Here are the styles we recommend. Newsletters Games Share a News Tip.

As we get older, the plantar fascia tends to become less flexible and more prone to tiny tears, making it more likely to become inflamed. Decades of wear-and-tear on our feet can really add up, too.

Shop the best shoes for plantar fasciitis, according to podiatrists. They ease heel pain and are stylish. Check out options from Hoka, Clarks, Oofos, and more.

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. These are the best shoes for plantar fasciitis with good arch support and cushioning.

The best running shoes for plantar fasciitis provide great arch support and cushioning. Podiatrists recommend comfy picks from Brooks, Hoka, Asics, and more.

The diagnosis: plantar fasciitis, a condition that develops when the plantar fascia — the band of tissue on the bottom of the foot that connects the heel to the toes and supports the arch ...

Plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the tight band of tissue on the bottom of your foot, can happen to anyone, said Dr. Eveline Tan, a podiatrist at Northwestern Medicine, but it occurs more ...

Plantar warts are common, and several treatment options are available. But they’re often “stubborn,” sometimes taking months to go away, Dr. Daveluy said. Here’s what to know about getting ...