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Towel Curl (Foot Intrinsic)

Scrunch a towel with the toes to strengthen small foot muscles.

  • Foot strength
  • Arch control

Standard dose

Sets
2
Reps / hold
10–12
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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 with the foot on a towel on a smooth floor.
  2. Curl the toes to drag the towel toward you.
  3. Reset the towel and repeat.