How Do You Do Physical Therapy Exercises For The Feet?
Because feet hold the weight of our bodies each and every day, they are prone to injury, such as ankle sprains, fallen arches, broken toes or tears to the Achilles’ tendon. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery as exercises help to ensure that your feet remain strong as well as flexible. A few tips can help. Perform simple stretches both before and after physical therapy to keep your feet flexible. Stand with one foot slightly in front of the other, heel in line with the toes of the back foot, and then lift the foot so that only your heel is on the ground. Lift as high as is comfortable, leaning your body forward slightly if you like to deepen the stretch. Hold for 3 to 5 seconds and repeat 2 or 3 times. Sit on the edge of a chair and rest your ankle on top of the opposite knee. Hold your toes firmly and pull them back towards your shin to create a stretch through the arch of the foot. Hold for 3 to 5 seconds and repeat 2 or 3 times. Sit with your legs extended in front of
