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Ankle/Foot

Short Foot

Draw the ball of the foot toward the heel without curling the toes hard — builds arch control.

  • Arch control
  • Foot strength

Standard dose

Sets
2–3
Reps / hold
8–10 holds
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How to do it

Follow the steps in order. Move in a comfortable range unless your provider said otherwise.

  1. Sit or stand with the foot flat.
  2. Shorten the foot by lifting the arch slightly without clawing the toes.
  3. Hold briefly, then relax.