For the toe stretch exercise for the bottom of the foot:
Sit in a chair, and extend your affected leg so that your heel is on the floor.
With your hand, reach down and pull your big toe up and back. Pull toward your ankle and away from the floor.
Hold the position for at least 15 to 30 seconds.
Repeat 2 to 4 times a session, several times a day.
Current as of:
November 9, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Gavin W.G. Chalmers DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery
Medical Review:William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Gavin W.G. Chalmers DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery
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