Professional Podiatric Foot Care

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Foot Strengthening Exercises

When you go to the gym, you don’t lift with your feet, so how are you supposed to strengthen them? You may not think so, but your feet need exercise to stay in great shape. Just like any other structure in the body, dysfunction in our feet can lead to serious issues, including knee pain or lower back aches. This is why Dr. Mark Forman wants patients to know why it is important to properly strengthen and stretch them.  


You use your feet to stand, walk, run, and balance. When your feet are weak, your foundation becomes deficient and the rest of your body must compensate for what your feet aren’t doing. The stronger your feet are the stronger your foundation is and not to mention, strengthening your feet will help alleviate and prevent pain throughout the rest of your body.


Two simple foot strengthening exercises include:



  • Toe Grip – this exercise strengthens foot muscles to improve balance. Drop a sock on the floor and use your toes to grip and lift it off the floor. Hold for 10 seconds, then release. Repeat five times with each foot.

  • Calf Raise – helps strengthen the feet, calves, and helps improve balance. Stand near a counter or doorway and hold on lightly for balance. Balance on one foot and rise up onto your toes. Hold for 10 seconds, and then lower. Repeat 10 times on each foot.


If you have questions about the health of your feet, please give us a call. To learn more about the conditions we treat and the services we provide visit www.azfootpain.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mark Forman in Scottsdale, AZ, call 480-423-8400.

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