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Fasciitis Fighter Video Guides

Follow the evidence-based strengthening protocol used by 45,000+ customers worldwide. Videos and instructions for every exercise.

Fasciitis Fighter / ROUND 2 Scalene Slant Board Toe Strong Foot Bridge

The Protocol

Follow the Rathleff Progressive Loading Program

Weeks 0 – 2

3 × 12 reps

Double leg. Build familiarity and base tolerance.

Weeks 2 – 6

4 × 10 reps

Progress to single leg. Increase load as tolerated.

Week 6+

5 × 8 reps

Add weight via backpack. Maximise load tolerance.

Tempo 3 sec up · 2 sec hold · 3 sec down Frequency Every second day

Correct foot position on Fasciitis Fighter

Before You Start

Correct Foot Positioning

Make sure the ball of your big toe is pressing down onto the flat surface, with your big toe extended up along the curved ridge.

Avoid placing pressure directly on top of the curve, as this can lift the ball of your toe off the surface and reduce the effectiveness of the exercise.

Medical Disclaimer
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Step by Step

Exercise Videos

Beginner — Level 1

Two Leg Heel Raise: Original Fasciitis Fighter

The best starting point if you cannot yet tolerate a single leg raise. Both feet on the Fasciitis Fighter, toes extended up the curved ridge, perform slow controlled heel raises.

💡 Keep the ball of your big toe pressed down onto the flat surface with your big toe extended up along the curved ridge.

Beginner — Level 1

Two Leg Heel Raise: Fasciitis Fighter ROUND 2

The same beginner exercise performed on the ROUND 2 double-length version. Two feet on the ROUND 2, can also be used for balance work and stretching.

💡 The ROUND 2 also allows for balance training. Try standing lengthways along the hump with toes splayed for additional activation.

Intermediate — Level 2

Single Leg Heel Raise

Once double-leg is well tolerated, progress to single leg to increase load. Use a stick or wall for balance. Can be performed on both the original Fasciitis Fighter and ROUND 2.

💡 Gradual progression at a tolerated load is important. Only move to single leg when double leg feels comfortable for the full sets and reps.

Advanced — Level 3

Single Leg Heel Raise With Progressive Weight

As load tolerance improves on single leg, gradually increase weight by holding a weight in one hand or filling a backpack with books. This builds maximum tissue capacity.

💡 Only add weight when the unweighted single leg version is comfortable for all sets and reps prescribed.

Balance

Balance and Proprioception

Use the Fasciitis Fighter or ROUND 2 for balance and proprioception training. Stand on the device with toes extended and challenge your balance to activate the intrinsic foot muscles.

💡 This can be incorporated at any stage of the program as a complement to your strengthening exercises.

Stretching

Calf and Plantar Fascia Stretching

With the toes extended on the Fasciitis Fighter or ROUND 2, perform straight knee and bent knee calf stretches. This combines plantar fascia stretching with calf stretching for a comprehensive approach.

💡 Stretching is a supplement to strengthening, not a replacement. Always complete your strengthening sets first.

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