Short Foot

Position:

Complete while Standing or Sitting.

With foot flat on floor - make sure your heel, pad of pinky toe, and big toe are in contact with the floor at all times.

Action:

Press your toes down into the floor pulling back toward your heel to lift the arch of your foot.

Parameters

Reps: 10-20

Hold: 5-10 seconds

Repeat: 2 times a day

Increase difficulty:

- Sitting to Standing

- One foot at a time to both simultaneously

- Standing with one foot in front of the other (like you're walking a tight rope)

- Standing on one foot

Goal:

Increase strength of muscles within foot, especially that which support arch for improved shock absorption and walking efficiency.