The Dreaded PF!!

If you must run then give your foot extra support by taping them. Use two to four strips crossing under the foot like the letter "X," then anchor the tape across the ball of the foot.

STRETCH the calves and massage the foot before getting out of bed in the morning.

Obtain a "night splint" from a medical supply company or a running magazine. Look in the advertisement section. This will prevent your foot from relaxing and shortening at night.

Place your bare foot on the floor and on the edge of a towel that has been placed on the floor. Use your toes to pull the towel towards you. This should create the motion of the toes grabbing the towel and curling under as you pull. This action will strengthen the weak muscles on the bottom of the foot.

If necessary, have an injection of cortisone into the bottom of the foot.

Lastly, gently roll your foot over a rolling pin to break up the scar tissue. Remember to do this gently!!

I am not a doctor. This is information I've obtained through personal experience and through research.

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Next week I will cover a topic that is dear to the hearts of runners...your running shoes! It relates to today's article too. So check back on Friday.

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