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Updated March 27, 2008

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Plantar Fascia Massage

Plantar Fascia Massage

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This exercise directly massages the plantar fascia. Sit down and cross your leg over your knee. With one hand, pull your toes back toward your nose. With the other hand, massage the area on the bottom of your foot just in front of your heel. Do this for 10 minutes three times per day.
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