The #1 Mistake SABOTAGING Your Running Recovery (Plantar Fasciitis)

Stuck in a frustrating cycle of heel pain? If your plantar fasciitis is keeping you from logging the miles you love, you might be making one of these 5 critical recovery mistakes. This video reveals the most common errors that can sabotage your healing process and explains what to do instead.

Based on current sports medicine research and clinical experience, we cut through the noise to give you actionable advice. We'll show you why complete rest isn't the answer, what the science really says about stretching vs. strengthening, and uncover the #1 mistake that keeps runners in a painful boom-bust cycle. Stop guessing and start recovering the right way so you can get back on the road.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Is This You? The Runner's Plantar Fasciitis Problem
0:35 - Mistake 1: The Hidden Danger of Too Much Rest
1:32 - The #1 Reason Your Foot Pain ISN'T Going Away
1:58 - Mistake 2: Why Aggressive Stretching Can Make It Worse
2:47 - Mistake 3: Your Daily Shoes Are Sabotaging Your Runs
3:33 - Mistake 4: It's Not Just Your Foot (The Kinetic Chain)
4:17 - Mistake 5: The BIGGEST Recovery Killer for Runners
5:11 - Your 5-Point Action Plan & Final Thoughts


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A bit of reading:

In the video, we discuss the importance of strengthening over simple stretching. This approach is supported by high-quality research, including the key study below which demonstrated the effectiveness of high-load strength training for plantar fasciitis.

► High-Load Strength Training Study (Rathleff et al., 2014):
Title: High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis: A randomized controlled trial with 12-month follow-up.
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25145...

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Disclaimer: The information in this video is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen in this video.

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