Inflammation of the plantar fascia at the attachment to the heel bone – Step 4

Rehabilitation starts with the exercises in Step 1. When the exercises can be performed without pain, rehabilitation starts on the next step.

How often and for how long should I train? Training frequency and duration are individual. Start with about 3 repetitions per workout. exercise and at least 3 times a week. Slowly increase the number of repetitions and load without exceeding the pain threshold

Do I have to do the whole program every time? No, you can divide the exercises into different days. The most important thing is to exercise regularly and gradually increase the intensity

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Instruction

Read the full instruction for rehabilitation here

The time in minutes indicates the time distribution between stretching, balance and strength if you train for one hour.
Whether you train for one hour or 10 minutes, for example, is adapted to your starting point – and can be increased over time.

The treatment for stress-induced inflammation of growth plates primarily involves rest, as the growth plates cannot be strengthened through exercise. It is important to keep ‘all’ the other muscles active whilst the tendon attachments in the growth zone of the heel bone heal. The exercises must not trigger the familiar pain under the heel during or after training.

Condition

Unlimited: Cycling, swimming, running (increasing distances)

Stretching

Kneel down and rest on your toes. Lower your bottom so that it presses against your lower leg, bending your toes as far as possible. Hold the position for at least 10 seconds. Lift your bottom and return to the starting position.

Coordination

Balance on two feet on the balance board. At first, use your hand to support yourself against the wall. Later, balance on one foot without support.
Try balancing with your eyes closed later.

Lie on your back with a ball or stick under both feet. Roll the ball back and forth at a steady pace while lifting your hips.

Strength

Stand on the balls of both feet on a step, with your heels hanging over the edge. Slowly rise onto your toes, keeping your weight on your good leg. Slowly lower yourself onto your training leg as far as you can, so that you feel a stretch in your calf muscle. Use your good leg to rise back onto your toes. If necessary, support yourself with one hand on the wall. The exercise is performed alternately with the knee straight and bent. The load can be increased by wearing a rucksack and gradually adding weight to it.

Stand on one leg facing a wall. If needed, place your hands on the wall for support. Slowly rise onto your toes. Hold the position for a few seconds, then slowly lower your foot back to the starting position. Perform the exercise alternately with one knee straight and the other bent. Once you can perform the exercise many times without discomfort, you can increase the load by wearing a backpack and gradually adding weight to it.

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