Foot Exercises

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Overview

  • Foot and toe exercises will enhance your balance, flexibility and strength in your feet and lower legs by targeting different muscle groups.

  • These exercises include Toe Tapping, Toe Spread and Squeeze, Toe Curls, and Calf Raises.

Exercises to Strengthen your Feet

  • Toe Tapping: Sit down, feet flat on the floor. Lift your toes up, keeping your heels down, then tap your toes back down. Do this 15 to 20 times. It strengthens the muscles in the front of your lower leg.

  • Toe Spread and Squeeze: Sit or stand with feet flat. Spread toes wide apart, hold for a bit, then squeeze them together. Repeat 15 to 20 times. This helps make your toes more flexible.

  • Toe Curls: Put a towel on the floor, place your foot on it, and scrunch the towel towards you using your toes. Do this 15 to 20 times for each foot. It strengthens the muscles underneath your foot.

  • Calf Raises: Stand with feet hip-width apart, lift your heels as high as possible while keeping toes on the ground, then lower your heels. Do 3 sets of 15 to 20 reps. Once it feels easy, try it on one foot or add weights gradually. This strengthens your calf muscles.

These exercises help improve balance, flexibility, and strength in your feet and lower legs.

Key Takeaways

  1. Exercises like Toe Tapping, Toe Spread and Squeeze, Toe Curls, and Calf Raises target different muscles in your feet and lower legs to enhance balance, flexibility, and strength.

  2. Regularly performing these exercises can help prevent injuries and improve overall foot health.

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