This is a great exercise for one of the most neglected body parts to stretch and exercise...the FEET! This is especially good for bunion correction.
This exercise involves three distinct toe movements, all of which you perform while keeping you heel and ball of the foot on the ground.
1. Lift and spread out all your toes.
2. Push your little toe down toward the outside of your body.
3. Slowly push your big toe down toward the middle of your body.
2. Push your little toe down toward the outside of your body.
3. Slowly push your big toe down toward the middle of your body.
4. Repeat 10 times. Rest. Repeat for up 10 15 minutes.
The research study found this exercise was effective for bunion correction.
REFERENCE:
Kima MH, Kwonb OY, KImc SH, Jungd DY. Comparison of muscle activities of abductor hallucis and adductor hallucis between the short foot and toe-spread-out exercises in subjects with mild hallux valgus. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2013;26:163-168.
Kima MH, Kwonb OY, KImc SH, Jungd DY. Comparison of muscle activities of abductor hallucis and adductor hallucis between the short foot and toe-spread-out exercises in subjects with mild hallux valgus. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2013;26:163-168.
