While running is a great exercise to help the body, the feet need their own form of exercise to maintain stability and strength for the body. Exercising the arch, toes, and legs regularly can better your full body routine as well as help preventing injury. The big toe press, pressing your big toe on the floor while reaching with your four other toes in an eight second hold can help strengthen the arch of the foot. Moving the toes away from each other without curling or extending them in a toe splay can be practiced throughout the day for foot strengthening. Calf raises and leg swings can be performed 15 times daily to regulate foot strength.
Exercising your feet regularly with the proper foot wear is a great way to prevent injuries. If you have any concerns about your feet contact Dr. Joshua David Scoll of Pennsylvania. Our doctor will treat your foot and ankle needs.
Exercise for Your Feet
Exercise for your feet can help you to gain strength, mobility and flexibility in your feet. They say that strengthening your feet can be just as rewarding as strengthening another part of the body. Your feet are very important and often we forget about them in our daily tasks. But it is because of our feet that are we able to get going and do what we need to. For those of us fortunate not to have any foot problems, it is an important gesture to take care of them to ensure its good health in the long run.
Some foot health exercises can include ankle pumps, tip-toeing, toe rise, lifting off the floor doing reps and sets, also flexing the toes and involving the shins may help too. It is best to speak with your doctor regarding how to do these fitness steps and how often is right for you. Everyone’s needs and bodies are different and it varies from individual to individual to determine what should be done for you to maintain strength in your feet.
Once you get into a routine of doing regular exercise, you may notice a difference in your feet and how strong they may become.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our offices located in Bensalem and Philadelphia, PA. We offer the newest diagnostic tools and technologies to treat your foot and ankle needs.
