5 Foot Stretches to Prevent Injuries
Posted on 02. Dec, 2011 by admin in Uncategorized
Keeping your feet straight and flexible is important. Much of the demand placed on the feet. If you take a few minutes to stretch your feet can help prevent injuries. Try these stretches to five feet. Remember that all stretches should be smooth.
1) Towel Stretch
Sit on the floor with legs straight in front of you. Take a towel and place it around your fingers. Easy to throw in the towel toward you. Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds, then release. Do three sets.
2) Lift Towel
Sit in a chair and place a towel on the floor. Lift the towel with your toes. Chances are that you can lift your big toe for a challenge trying to raise their little fingers. Repeat five times and then switch feet.
3) Step Stretch
Stand with your feet on a step, heels on the edge. Slowly lower your heels down, keep 10 to 15 seconds, then lift your heels to the starting position. Repeat five to 10 times. This is very good for plantar fasciitis. If the movement is too much for both feet at the same time, do one foot at a time.
4) Toe Stretching
Sit in a chair with feet on the ground, Spread your fingers. Hold for a few seconds, then release. Repeat 10 times.
5) Foot Roll
Take a golf ball, and roll back and forth from toe to heel. You can also use a tennis ball or a frozen juice can, the feet will love this, especially if you’ve been in all day.
A little stretch goes a long way and can prevent injuries. So keep stretching your feet.
