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Plantar Fascia Roll

Stand or sit with ball under arch and roll heel to forefoot slowly.

Muscles

Primary
feet
Supporting
plantar fascia

Mechanics

Pattern
soft tissue prep
Equipment
lacrosse ball
Geometry
Variable Range
Energy model
Aerobic Stability (>90s)
Target feel
Foot arch pressure stays broad without toe cramping.
Progression
Pause under the arch for two slow breaths.
Regression
Use a softer ball while seated.

Watch for

  • Crushing the heel
  • Rolling through sharp nerve pain

Substitutions

  • Calf roll
  • Seated calf stretch
  • Toe extension stretch
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