As modern humans, we have lost mobility and strength in our feet due to wearing footwear and walking on almost exclusively flat surfaces.
Because of this, we need to improve our foot mobility and strength, as this is the first point of contact with the floor.
If our feet are not doing their job properly, then this will inevitably transmit compensatory forces up through the rest of our body.
Here are some great exercises for your feet.
The important thing with any exercise is that it shouldn’t cause any pain while performing it, and equally, it should be fine afterwards and even the next day.
If you are unsure, then ask your physio.
Each exercise can be made easier or harder depending on your level and ability.
To make each exercise easier, try performing them in a sitting position, so there is not much weight through the foot.
To increase the difficulty, then try performing them standing on 2 legs, and finally, to make it harder still, try performing them while standing on one leg.
Also, try to do as many repetitions as possible until you lose technique or you start to fatigue.
Have around 3 minutes rest and repeat for 3 to 5 sets in total.
The frequency per week should be about 3 times per week.
As you increase your reps and sets to relatively high numbers, then consider making the exercise harder by increasing your foot’s weight-bearing status and lowering the reps and sets to suit.
