22 Aug Single Leg Balance – Ball Toss, Lateral
HOW: Stand near a wall on the one leg that is closest to the wall. While balancing on that leg with a slight bend in your knee, toss the ball into the wall and play catch with it. Keep your hips facing forward as...
22 Aug Single Leg Balance – Ball Toss Lateral, Foam Pad
HOW: Place a foam pad on the ground near a wall. Stand on the pad with the leg closest to the wall with a ball in your hands. While balancing on the pad with a slight bend in your knee, toss the ball into...
25 Jul Foot Pronation Supination
HOW: Begin in a standing position with both feet almost together. Rotate your body to the left and right as far as you can go while keeping your heel and toes on the ground. Let your lower leg rotate as one foot pushes into...
26 Jun 4 Way Ankle Isometrics
HOW: In a seated position, bend one knee up and place your heel on the ground with your toes up. While keeping your foot and ankle still, use your hand to apply pressure to your foot as you try to move it up, down,...
10 Jun Heel Raise – Big Toe Extension
HOW: Place a folded towel on the ground in front of you. Position both of your big toes on the towel with the balls of your feet still on the ground. Use a wall for balance support as you keep your knees straight and...
29 May Foot Circles
HOW: While standing, bring one foot forward. Trace the outside edge of your foot, ankle, and toes on the ground using as much body weight as you can tolerate in a circular motion. FEEL: You should feel the muscles in your foot and ankle...
27 May Single Leg Balance – BOSU, Blue Side Up
HOW: Place a bosu ball in front of you on the ground with the blue side up. Step onto the middle of the ball and slightly bend your knee. Keep your other knee bent and off of the ball. Balance on the one leg...
22 May Single Leg Short Foot
HOW: Standing on one leg, try to lift your arch up while keeping your toes and heel on the ground. Hold for the prescribed amount of time. FEEL: You should feel your calves and foot muscles working. COMPENSATION: Keep your knee straight, don’t bend...
22 May Single Leg Short Foot – Wall Support
HOW: Standing with a wall in front of you, shift your weight to one foot and bend the other knee up. While balancing on your foot, try to lift your arch up while keeping your toes and heel on the ground. Use the wall...
21 May Windshield Wiper
HOW: Start by sitting with your feet under your knees and your knees bent. Place a towel(on a smooth surface) underneath your foot. Keep your hip and knee still while your foot moves the towel in and out. FEEL: You should feel the muscles...
