Exercises for Healthy Feet
Toe raise, toe point, toe curl: Hold each position for five seconds and repeat 10 times. Recommended for people with hammertoes or toe cramps.
Golf ball roll: Roll a golf ball under the ball of the foot for two minutes. This is a great massage for the bottom of the foot. Recommended for people with plantar fasciitis (heel pain), arch strain, or foot cramps.
Towel curls: Place a small towel on the floor and curl it toward you using only your toes. You can increase the resistance by putting a weight on the end of the towel. Relax and repeat this exercise five times. Recommended for people with hammertoes, toe cramps and pain in the ball of the foot.
Marble pick-up: Place 20 marbles on the floor. Pick up one marble at a time with your toes and put it in a small bowl. Do this exercise until you have picked up all 20 marbles. Recommended for people with pain in the ball of the foot, hammertoes and toe cramps.
Toe Curl and splay: Keep toes on the ground, spread them as far apart as you comfortably can. Hold for two seconds. Relax and repeat. Also, try big toe lifts, keeping all the other toes on the ground.
From our friends at CommonHealth