Newsletter Video, May 2023
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Disclaimer - the exercises here are for educational purposes only and before you try any of them, consult with your therapist or doctor.
Movements of the Month for the Foot & Ankle
These gentle exercises are meant to alleviate discomfort and increase mobility & circulation.
Foot & Ankle Passive Range of Motion
- Cross the involved foot over the other knee.
- Grab around the ball of your foot.
- Move the foot up and down, side to side, and also rotate it up and in and down and out.
- Repeat this 10 times.
- Perform this mobilization activity on the other foot as well.
Foot & Ankle "Alphabet" Exercise
- Pretend that the tip of your big toe is a pen or pencil.
- Straighten your leg into a comfortable position then draw each of the letters of the alphabet by moving your foot.
- Go through the alphabet 1-2x per foot.
Towel Crunch Exercise
- While comfortably seated, place a towel under your foot.
- Curl your toes to crunch up the towel as demonstrated.
- Repeat the movement 15 times
- Perform 2-3 sets of the exercise
- Perform this exercise on the other foot as well.
Seated Heel Raise
- In a seated position, have your feet below your knees.
- Raise your heels off the floor then lower them back down.
- Repeat the movement 20 times
- Perform 2-3 sets of the exercise.
NOTE: you can push down through your knees to add resistance.
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