The Beltsville foot and ankle center recommends many exercises for patients with plantar fasciitis, including squat stretches. Turns out that squatting down can help one flex the knees and achieve greater flexibility, which has a positive impact on the foot.  Doing squat stretches will also assist in lessening the pain associated with tissue tears. When doing squats, one foot should be in front of the other. After 10 repetitions, you can increase the number of repetitions if you're comfortable with the workout.