Toe Yoga

Toe dissociation drill to improve intrinsic foot control and arch function.

ankle mobility exercises Toe motor control, foot intrinsics

Execution

1Barefoot, seated or standing
2Lift the big toe while keeping the other toes down
3Then lift the four toes while keeping the big toe down
4Alternate with control
52-3 sets x 10-15 reps each pattern

Cues

Isolate toe movement
No ankle movement
Be patient—it takes practice

Common Errors

Moving the whole foot
Rushing
Tensing the entire body

Progressions

1Seated -> Standing -> Single leg -> During gait

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