I recently received these great questions from Cynthia about picking the right exercises from my book Fantastic Feet to help with plantar fasciitis and bunion issues. Thought that there might be a few other people out there searching for solutions for foot care and foot exercises that will benefit these two common foot problems.

Here are her questions about Plantar Fasciitis and Bunions and my suggestions to benefit healthier and happier feet:

Dear Aliesa,

I must say that I have just recently pulled out your book, Fantastic Feet! Exercises to Strengthen the Ankles, Arches, and Toes. I bought it a few years back. I have had plantar fasciitis in my life and also bunions. Now my 14 year old son has very sore feet from soccer….so much running. I pulled it out to see where I can help him. I want to give him a limited number of exercises that would give him the most benefit but with the least amount of time since it will be hard for me to keep his interest….that is also true of me. I would greatly appreciate your advice in that area. I know it is his heel that hurts but it does not seem like what I had as far as plantar fasciitis. It looks like his whole bottom of his foot hurts.

In your book, I would like to be able to see a foot ailment and the exercise or exercises that would most benefit that area whether it be sitting or standing. That would allow me to pick and choose which ones are best for what is happening right now. I think the problem is that I am pressed for time so a suggestion on what to do if you have 5 min, 10 min, 15 min etc would be good. It looks overwhelming as it is, though it may not be, it just looks that way.

Thanks, Cynthia

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Hi Cynthia!

Glad that you pulled my book off your shelf and are revisiting the foot-care exercises in Fantastic Feet! I know it’s a challenge to get teenagers to do things that are good for them, but if he can learn some things now, hopefully they will be tools he can use for a lifetime to keep him pain and injury-free.