Effects of Foot Rehabilitation And Minimalist Shoes on Pain, Strength, and Function in Adults With Plantar Fasciopathy

"Participants will receive a home exercise program that consists of 2 exercises and 3 stretches. The exercises include:~* Massage on the bottom of the foot with a ball~* Calf-raises~* Lunge calf-stretch with the knee straight~* Calf-stretch with the knee bent~* Stretch for the bottom of the foot~These exercises are intended to be performed daily."

"Participants will receive a pair of minimalist shoes. They will wear them for an allotted amount of time per day each week, in order to allow for a slow adjustment into the shoes. The protocol is as follows:~* Week 1: 1 hour per day~* Week 2: 2 hours per day~* Week 3: 4 hours per day~* Week 4: 6 hours per day~* Week 5: 8 hours per day~* Week 6: 8 hours per day~* Week 7: 8 hours per day~* Week 8: 8 hours per day"