Plantar Fasciitis Recovery Timeline Guide

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Medical infographic titled “How Long Does Plantar Fasciitis Take to Heal?” in a watercolor anatomical style showing a four-stage plantar fasciitis recovery timeline. The infographic is divided into four vertical panels. Panel 1 shows an anatomical side view of the foot with the plantar fascia highlighted in red at the heel, labeled “Acute / Early (0–6 weeks),” with notes about pain with first steps, sensitivity to load, and typical improvement in 4–8 weeks. Panel 2 shows a similar foot illustration with broader tissue irritation, labeled “Persistent (2–6 months),” describing repeated flare-ups, reduced tissue tolerance, and typical improvement in 8–16 weeks. Panel 3 shows chronic plantar fascia degeneration with a magnified tissue callout, labeled “Chronic / Recurring (6+ months),” noting stop-start recovery cycles, repeated overload, and recovery timelines of 12+ weeks. Panel 4 illustrates the recovery pathway with images of foot strengthening, calf exercises, and a runner, emphasizing progressive loading, shockwave therapy when appropriate, strength progression, and smart return to activity, with the goal of moving from pain to performance.