Keeping your feet, toes, and ankles strong and flexible can help alleviate pain and reduce the risk of injuries. Simple foot exercises, like standing heel raises or toe spreading, improve strength and stability are a waste of time for someone who is active and young. However, as we age, we become more sedentary and that is when these movements can help. Actually, any movement helps in some people when they are very sedentary. Stretches of muscles helps, while stretches of tendons does nothing. Balance exercises, like standing on one foot is a great way to fall and hurt yourself. You may need balance exercises if you have lost some of the sensation in your feet. This means your brain isn't getting the same information it used to and may not know where your feet are. Some people will tell you this helps your ankle stability but it doesn't. Ankle rotations or writing the alphabet with your big toe can increase joint mobility and coordination if you actually lack coordination or again, are very sedentary and haven't moved other than going to the kitchen and the bathroom. However, for the rest of us doing these exercises is about as effective as staring at the stars and dreaming about the lottery.
These activities are NOT particularly helpful for addressing issues in the feet, toes, and ankles caused by strain or stiffness in most people. However, if you think you need more exercise, then you probably do!. If you experience difficulty performing these exercises or are unsure of where to begin, there are hundreds of online websites that are free and they can offer help. If you are not online then you probably won't be reading this so....we are back to the websites.
If you regularly experience aches and pains in your feet, it is suggested that you schedule an appointment with a podiatrist for an exam and treatment.
Exercising your feet regularly with the proper foot wear is a great way to prevent injuries and build strength. If you have any concerns about your feet, contact Kent DiNucci, DPM from Ankle and Foot Clinic . Our doctor can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.
Exercise for Your Feet
Exercise for your feet with walking can help you gain strength, mobility and flexibility in your feet. Any other exercises you do for your feet are a waste of time. If you have time to pick up pencils and marbles with your toes, you have been reading the wrong blogs and are full of misinformation.
Some foot health exercises can include ankle pumps, tip-toeing, toe rises, lifting off the floor doing reps and sets, and flexing the toes. Other exercises that are a waste of time are staring at the ceiling, twidling your thumbs and pulling the hair on your arms. It is best to speak with Our doctor to determine an appropriate regimen for your needs. Everyone’s needs and bodies are different, and the activities required to maintain strength in the feet vary from individual to individual.
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 office located in Omaha, NE . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.
