How to stretch the arch tendon

This is an animated stretching tutorial to stretch the arch tendon. Use the controls to pause, slow down and follow along with detailed step-by-step text instructions that match up with each movement. This instructional fitness stretching video is incredibly in depth and a great guide for learning the arch tendon stretch.

How to do Arch Tendon Stretch

Learn how to stretch the arch tendon (plantar fascia) of your foot. You should do this stretch from time to time, to avoid plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the arch tendon).

Description: Arch Tendon Stretch

* There are several ways how you can stretch the arch tendon of your foot. Two are shown above.
* Variation a) Press the ball of your foot against the floor and lift the heel.
* Variation b) Press the ball of your foot against a wall and push the heel and the rest of the foot flat against the floor.
* Other Variations ) You can also bend one leg in front of you, let the heel touch the floor grab the toes with both hands and pull them towards your body.
* To isolate the arch tendon, keep your knee bent. If you extend your knee, you also stretch the calf muscle.

Trainer advice: Arch Tendon Stretch

* Don't stretch too hard or dynamic if you arch tendon is inflamed.
* Also stretch your calves.