What exercises are possible when one has plantar faciitis?

Since swimming is off the list, what about yoga or pilates? The problem with those is the aerobic won’t be the same.

Can you dance since the motion is not a constant repetitive movement on your foot? I love zumba, but it is still primarily on your feet obviously. If you try it, I recommend not doing any jumping if the instructor has some in his/her routine. Other dance options might work, depending on what is popular in your neck of the woods.

Repeating myself, I know, Jake but I can’t remember what you and I actually said. I have plantar fascitis and get relief only from these cheap plastic heel cups or very high-end well cushioned walking shoes like Saucony or Merrill.

Better link; these are sized.

Thanks, Gail. I have one pair of shoes with really good insoles that I wear for work. I still can’t walk far in them, though. I wear a special brace around my foot when I’m at home.

I’m just wondering if others have found effective exercises.

I use the serious walking shoes that I mentioned and the treadmill, but my knees are so much more distracting than the plantar fascists that I barely notice the burning.

If there were a heated pool nearby (or the Pacific ocean, say, at the bottom of my garden), I would swim laps.

There are a lot of calisthenic exercises that you can do with a large exercise ball. Also a light dumbell workout could help.

Bicycling or rowing come to mind.

For a minimal investment in weights, even a bowling ball from a thrift store, there are ‘weight’ lifting routines designed for cardio purposes, rather than building muscle mass, by using lighter weights and doing more reps at a faster pace.

I was able to bicycle with plantar faciitis.

I had the same problem and had to give up walking for a short time. But doctor-prescribed exercises and shoe inserts soon allowed my heel to heal and I’m back to walking with no problems.

Walking around at home bare-footed is what caused my problem. I don’t do that anymore and my case of plantar faciitis has not returned.

Three top exercises

Stretching

Healing stretch

Just to be clear, I’m seeking weight-loss exercises. I’m not hunting for exercises to heal my plantar faciitis.

I was diagnosed with the same aliment and after shots to my arches ( relaxant..steriods) and numerous visits to the physiotherapist a year later I discouvered that it went away AFTER I purchased a new pair of runners! I was wearing the wrong type for my feet.
The doctors etc did not even think of that possibility!
I have no problems with my feet anymore as I also lost weight (hense taking the pressure off of my feet too) by eating low calorie foods and lowering the intake of food levels.
Almost a year now and I had lost over 85 Lbs. I have now started to hike and walk long distances ( I started 30 min per day first) and now go at three hours stretches. I have joined a fitness club to take aerobics soon. Still losing weight to reach my goal.
Have only about 50 lbs to reach my goal now. Good Luck.