SHORT FOOT EXERCISE

Step 1- Slowly slide the “ball of your foot” toward your heel. 

Step 2- Then slowly allow your foot to slide back to starting position.  

HOLD POSITION FOR 10 SECONDS AND DO 10 REPS

IMPORTANCE:   Intrinsic foot strength needed during stance phase of gait.  
INJURY PREVENTION:   Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathies

TOE YOGA

Step- 1 Lift your big toe without lifting the other 4 or rolling your ankle outward.  

Step- 2 Lift your 4 small toes without lifting your big toe or rolling your ankle inward.  
COMPLETE 10 REPS

IMPORTANCE:   Intrinsic foot strength and motor control needed during stance phase and push off phase of gait   
INJURY PREVENTION:    Plantar Faciitis & Achilles tendinopathies