Do you have stiff feet of painful feet?
Listen in for an amazing Foot mobility tip from Body Works Sports Physiotherapy’s physiotherapist Philippa:
“It’s very important to have optimal mobility and control of our feet as they are our foundation when we are upright and could even influence how we’re aligned in sitting. Regaining optimal function after an injury is vital to minimise problems in the future. Rolling the foot on a small ball and doing this placement exercise I have found to be very effective in regaining function in the foot”.
Place the ball under the foot and soften with the rest of the body in good alignment, then line up your feet on the floor, unweight the troubled foot and lift the heel. Lengthen the heel back to the rear of the heel and lower the foot down trying to engage a good foot position with length. Then stand on the leg to reinforce this position with weight bearing. Repeat 5-10 times to help encourage more regular use of the foot in this way in weight bearing. Please do not do this exercise if you have pain or problems with this exercise.
Please contact us for an individualized assessment to be sure this is the correct exercise for you. If you would like to explore how your feet may be impacting your pain and function, give us a call today to set up an assessment individual to your needs with Philippa or one of our other amazing physios at 604 983 6616 or visit our website at www.body-works.ca for more information.