Build Strong Feet: Exercises To Strengthen Your Foot & Ankle

[@E3Rehab]

Thank you so much for watching! Be sure to check out the blog for all references: e3rehab.com/blog/foot-ankle-strength/

[@LajosToth-z5p]

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[@shinenarayan1524]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@mcz9422]

Thank You for this! I had a stroke several years ago & have issues with tip toeing & running. I hope these exercises work. I have sever foot drop as well. 🙏♥️

[@jmcraefootdoc]

As a foot specialist who works with a trainer, I am very impressed with this excellent overview. You cover multiple topics in a clear, concise, and efficient under 20 mins video!

[@astogs217]

As a person who has been through PT for plantar fasciitis and hip issues, agree. The serves as excellent reminders.

[@gailcarey3597]

I am a senior and am striving to protect myself from falls. This is exactly where I want to start; at the foundation.

[@victoriakleber]

❤

[@mialulli5767]

rooting for you!!

[@Mazii1]

This video is insanely good and very informative! I hope people understand how much value it has. Keep up the great work!

[@anniwilson2534]

As a sports therapist who works with musculoskeletal injuries, this is an excellent resource.

[@K-Fred]

Excelent video. I'm recovering from a stroke, and this is among the top I've seen. Thank you.

[@shawnjbray]

Great video. I’ve needed to build my foot muscles to recover from drop foot. I’ve already gotten far enough to lift my foot a squatter inch off the ground before I found this video

[@IceSk8Princessa12]

I developed sciatica and now can't lift my big toe on the affected leg. If I do these exercises will the movement come back? The nerve is affected.

[@shawnjbray]

@ I couldn’t promise. I can barely lift my big toe on my bad leg. Lifting my whole foot, has improved a little, and I can press down all my toes and foot as strong as before my critical incident back in 2015

[@gojgo284]

Very informative vid about a body part that is often neglected and forgotten.

[@theworldiswatching9658]

I can’t wait to try these! The exercises seem like they would bring so much relief to aching feet & ankles. I’m rehabbing a torn meniscus, ankle sprain and stress fracture in my foot and I think this will help in every way, thank you!

[@mirandadavis2730]

I HAVE WEAK FEET. WHEN I HAD SURGERY ON MY RIGHT FOOT, I DIDN'T HAVE THERAPY ON HOW TO KEEP MY FEET STRONG. THANK YOU . I HAVE STARTED THESE EXERCISES.

[@pumitriii6160]

OK, THANKS FOR LETTING US KNOW

[@Viral-Hit-v5q]

HOWS THE FEET NOW

[@harryv6752]

I went full wide-toe box minimalist barefoot zero-drop shoes over 3 months ago when I got back into training. I have 2 pairs, one for paved paths and one for hiking trails. I regularly train, hike, ruck, jog, and run in these shoes. 3 months later, and my feet and my ankles have gotten much, much stronger and much more resilient. Am never going back to padded shoes ever again. Keep on rockin'! 🤘

[@FacesandSpacesStowmarket]

I did the same 1 year ago to improve my knee pain, knee's are taking some time but I just love feeling the ground. Zero shoes are the way forward.

[@harryv6752]

@@FacesandSpacesStowmarket That is totally rad! And you are most certainly right. There definitely is nothing like the feel of the ground. The only time I'm wearing my barefoot shoes is when I'm out the door and sometimes when I'm training at home. Other than that, I'm usually barefoot at home and in yard. Just a few weeks back, I started jogging around my neighborhood (just over a 0.5mi loop) completely barefoot just to build up my feet callouses. Trying to bring back the feel of way back when I was a kid and going most everywhere barefoot after school and on the weekends. 🤘😄

[@jouuueee]

This was a phenomenal comprehensive review of why it's important, what exercises, frequency and duration and the escalation to more difficult weight-bearing exercises. I have ruptured my plantar fascia three times now. The last time I was put in a soft boot for 8-10 weeks. My podiatrist never suggested physical therapy to recover. As a result, I continued to have pain and discomfort to the degree that I couldn't walk. Normally they put me back into a boot for another 6 to 8 weeks. I came out of that. The same issues. What did the boot do, it stripped my leg from the glute down to the foot of any strength and affected mobility. Mobility. The most obvious observation is that when standing on my right foot I cannot get onto my toes. No matter how hard I try, I cannot lift my heel, not even to slip a piece of paper underneath of it. That's weakness and it's weakness that stresses the ligaments and joints in the foot. Your video covers so much of what I wish I had before I put on a boot and after I took off the boot. I'm a year and a half into this miserable experience. I have spent thousands of dollars on orthotics and images. I have now seen four doctors, two podiatrists and two orthopedic specialists and I'm on my third round of physical therapy. Just because they're doctors doesn't mean that they have the answers or that they're going to give you good treatment that will solve your problem. I can honestly say my first podiatrist really did a poor job of evaluating and coming up with a good treatment plan from a to z. I got steroid injections. I even had my blood extracted spun and re-injected into my foot. Again, thousands of dollars spent many hours of work lost and it's taken me completely out of my activities, like tennis, boxing, swimming, running, hiking. I feel cheated and demoralized. I really appreciate the video you put together here. I'm definitely subscribing. Thank you so much

[@crypton_8l87]

health is different from disease. doctors by training, deal with disease.

[@krispyasfck]

I feel like I'm just one step away from dealing with this. I'm a server and walk anywhere from 16k-22k steps 5 days a week. I'm in excruciating pain every night. I also lift weights. I've been doing calf raises but they haven't seemed to help. I'm getting frustrated. Hopefully this video helps.

[@farahmansha]

Hi Hope that you're doing good now.

[@jacobcarr1604]

Try barefoot shoes.

[@lushusblonde03]

I loved all of the information in this video! I’m currently in PT for plantar fasciitis and once that is healed, I will most definitely be incorporating foot strengthening into my weekly workouts. I’ve been dealing with it for 9 YEARS, and my focus really changed from anti-inflammatory to degenerative when I stumbled onto newer research. Building adequate foot strength is so important to avoid recurring PF and I wish my podiatrist would have told me to KEEP strengthening my foot, instead of suggesting corticosteroid injections, custom orthotics, etc. Thanks for your video!! 😊

[@Jump_Shock]

Yo how is the of going, I gotta rebuild mine as well

[@karinaj.mckenney1444]

Totally agree that podiatrists need to expand their horizons ever so much!

[@bestebassist]

I’m about there in recovery too, working on it for already 1,5 year. I still have to do the light excersies, but I’m pain free. This is the best info found.

[@lushusblonde03]

I ended up having a PRP injection done in March because I had a low-grade tear of the PF at my heel, an MRI showed. It’s been a long recovery, but I was told it would be. The initial pain has definitely started to diminish, but the immobilization I had to do for two weeks caused me some issues with my Achilles tendon and my posterior tibial tendon. Back to PT now and having success.

[@joshperry2430]

If you strengthen your foot, you wouldn't need the podiatrist anymore. Then what would they do? A healed customer is no longer a customer. That is, unfortunately, how our health care system works.

[@angelinacar2]

The best video ever for feet exercises.

[@mariearchambeau]

Cette vidéo de rééducation est adaptée aux lésions des nerfs du pied qui sont très douloureuses. Excellent. Merci.

[@MovewithDrMike]

I am a big fan of performing single leg exercises barefoot so I'm glad you mentioned that in this video! There is nothing more challenging on your balance then performing a Hip Airplane or Single Leg RDL without shoes on! So many benefits to these exercises! Great video and very informative!

[@bodyhealer540]

As a veteran trainer and well educated in clinical aspects of movement, this is the best foot video I have ever seen.

[@lynnettemartos6699]

OMGOSH, this is so good. Going through the exercises, I couldn't do the toe yoga. I was shocked how weak and uncoordinated I am. I've got some work to do. Thank you for bringing my attention to this.

[@corinalymburner1121]

Recovering from turf toe (result of split jerk @ rear foot) and this is perfect, thanks so much for such a comprehensive review of foot strengthening👌

[@E3Rehab]

We also have another video on turf toe that might be checking out!

[@irishhi8333]

I'm a 68 year old woman with a lot of injury issues and no cartilage in my right knee. At one point I figured out that I, seriously, have incorrectly walked my whole life. Been trying to work out better ways to heal through gentle exercise. Thanks for the info.

[@gudrunclarke4976]

Wow. So much valuable information on just the foot. It will take me some time to digest and practise. Thank you so much. I am currently trying to rehabilitate my hip, and realised, that I cannot do it without also looking at the knee and the foot. The foot on the side of the problem hip is pointing outwards, and most pressure lands on the outside foot rather than the middle and the big toe. My inner voice has been telling me that I will not solve my hip problem without solving my foot position.....and then I came accross this video.

[@anneliolsson31]

👍

[@akinkosetorunu4007]

Beautiful presentation. Thank you so much.

[@Lorax4good]

Very informative on why good foot health is important and achievable. Thank you for this.

[@rdslmi]

My PT has been preaching this for so long. Nice too se this covered on a high reach channel! Foot care has helped a lot while a was recovering from ankle injuries

[@EdwardsNH]

"Did you know your foot involves things you do with your feet?" Yes... yes, I did

[@Magnusfication]

😂

[@GooseMexuel]

A planned video and they still decided to start it with that. I can only hope they're using AI.

[@jaimecherie3430]

There's always a smart eh!? 😂😂

[@MauryMayne]

I mean I said the exact same thing 😂🤣

[@dimphojohannamolefe9719]

Wellness fitness thank you so much appreciated DJ Johannesburg ❤

[@sakurapotterhayes]

Wow! As someone who has seen TONS of videos about foot exercises, this one is amazing! Very complete, I don’t think I need to see another one! Thank you for your thorough job!

[@parv100]

Wow, well done !!! Thank You. The best, comprehensive feet video i've seen. Really a great "one stop shop" for taking care of and strengthening the feet. Keep up the great work :)

[@charmainestevens8754]

Excellent! The best explanation I have ever seen for foot exercises.

[@doubleunderfire7964]

Wow!!!! Excellent video! Just what I needed. Thank you!

[@karinaj.mckenney1444]

OMG! What an amazing article! Much more complete than the info in the corrective exercise course I am taking! Love all the visual support and all the progressions! 🎉

[@Afrito1]

Excellent video! I’ve done few of these exercises for a while now and I have much better performance and no injuries. Superb info!

[@dirkharvey]

Thank you so much. In my left foot i've fractured the heel, first meta in 4 places, dislocated the 5th and broken the 3rd/4th. 3 different injuries and spent a lot of times on crutches/walking boots. I'm having terrible troubles with my left leg/knee/hip and I think it's stemming from my foot. It is always painful, weak and doesn't feel normal to walk on. I can barely control toes independently, going to get to work!

[@Haridas991]

Thank you so much. I am suffering from a corn between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones. This has affected my gait and I look forward to do these exercises.

[@peregrination3643]

I have issues with the joint under the ball of my big toe from jumping on concrete without shoes--excruciating to walk for a while unless wearing thick slippers/shoes, but even after healing it gave chronic issues. I learned that limiting extension helped initially. For prevention I learned to walk while adjusting tension in the arch of my foot. It also prevents me from placing too much weight on my heels and getting my heels sore too quickly. Hadn't gotten technical about it, but the foot acts up on long walks and hikes. So in preparing for hiking season, I'm researching foot exercises. This video is a gold mine compared to the articles I found, not just in learning new exercises but in understanding why/how my accidentally discovered exercises were helping.

[@peacock1967mine]

Well explained video for strengthening the feet in less than 20 min. Great work!! It’s the best video I have seen that shows the problem and interventions. I’m glad that it shows the exercise plan from the beginning to strengthen as the muscle / tendon gets stronger. Thank you!

[@terrirodriguez8929]

Love this! I already do some of these. I do appreciate the additional information. I have learned alot about my feet!

[@mariejardine2237]

I can't tell you how many arguments I've had with people about arch support and strong feet. Wonderful video. I'm a Reflexology Therapist so I'll be send viewers.

[@ZakiyaAlake]

I’ve had Achilles tendinitis damn near every day since the early 1980s, along with weak feet. I will try these exercises to strengthen my feet and hopefully work in concert with some calf work I started today. Thank you!

[@judithconnett469]

I was born with a poor gait which caused my feet to over pronate. I am now 68 and have bunions and my big toes spread slightly underneath my next toe. I have been informed I do have arches but the overpronation was caused by my ankles. I am unsure how to go forward with some foot exercises as basically my toes are in the wrong position, hence I get cramp sometimes in the feet and the tendons become taught, again I guess because my toes cannot stretch into the correct position. I will though give these exercises a go and see what transpires, who knows I could end up with new feet. Great video.

[@thomasditsas976]

I was crying from joy when I first saw your video; for people dealing with flat feet I also suggest "The Foot Fix" by Yamuna Zake, it provides the way to alternate the way we stand and walk.

[@salsamancer]

I never appreciated the foot when I was younger and starting in sports. Once you put your mind to it and meaningfully actuate the foot it helps in everything

[@kimalonzo3363]

Doesn't anyone else get cramps in the arch of their foot? Hurts so bad. 😢

[@crypton_8l87]

Sometimes yes.. it helps to sip water slowly

[@idafaurholtgalle4778]

Magnesium has got rid of cramps in my legs. Maybe it would help with your feet 😊

[@GeoffreyWalker-o2d]

You get the cramp when you go to far go to the start of the cramp and hold then relax next time go a little further, eventually you will rid yourself of the cramp

[@mirandadavis2730]

YES

[@TwinGeminiDragon]

I used to fight my foot cramps until i got plantar fasciatis. now im in constant pain in my foot. Watching this video to see if strengthening my foot will help because stretching and icing has done nothing.

[@isabelleskay]

Awesome! These are great reminders of exercises given to me by my physical therapist and also wonderfully clear explanations of the increasing effort/benefit with the modifications!❤

[@CaoRehab]

Excellent work, I began to give this training program to an 11-year-old boy with flat feet yesterday!

[@balbibou]

for the rebound jumps (plyos) I would suggest using/adding a jumprope which makes the exercise even better and more complex (and you include coordination + balance). Probably one of the most complete video about foot & ankles strengthening on YT. Amazing work

[@ravigwankhede]

Never heard so much great informative video before. Strong feet and ankles can only lead to athletic and whole body exercise. Many thanks for the topic which many trainers overlook.

[@peggyharter2048]

Wow, penguin jumps or walks! Great place for me to start to have balance for rebounding . Never saw that exercise before. Great progressive leg & foot workout for strength & stability. Thank you

[@barbbroad7130]

The BEST video on the foot and ankle EVER!!!!

[@susankovacs8678]

Love the animation. Exercises are great! Thank you!

[@Ryanhwelton]

Fantastic! Thanks for providing such a variety of exercises.

[@TaneisaJones]

I appreciate this breakdown of purpose and practical application. I have wanted to learn how to heal my body. Walking is part of my daily routine and I needed to understand how to make it less painful. I look forward to sharing positive feedback on my journey. Thank you again.❤

[@annajurkowska4204]

Grazie mille!!! Finalmente ho trovato un video ricco dei consigli concreti , che mi sta aiutando guarire dalla fascite plantare. Grazie

[@myintsein3549]

Thanks for. very clear and effective exercises. Much appreciated.😊

[@NotIntoBeingWellKnown_3768]

I just recovered from some nerve pain on my legs few months back, thanks for the tips and advice in this videos

[@AlexZivoder]

This 15-min. video is very impressive. Packed with exercises, it is super well explained. Everyone will find something useful to do. Well done!

[@marieecolo2360]

EXCELLENT, thank youuuu so much. The HAPPY 🦶 vidéo !! 🤗

[@MrRhabibi]

Thanks for getting me started on this vital member least understood and most neglected body part❤❤❤

[@k-town8821]

SUPER thorough - thank you!!

[@margarethramos5203]

I'm having problems with my foot . Thank you.🇧🇷

[@lidiakubicka9584]

Z wdzięcznością dziękuję za światne ćwiczenia nóg. Ja mam 73 lata i wiem, że starość zaczyna się od nóg i dlatego codziennie ćwiczę stopy.

[@a.schiffer1539]

The most incredible collection of exercises for healthy feet. Thanks :)

[@avwel3827]

Awesome video!! Very informative, thanks a lot!!❤❤

[@heneriataparingatai4158]

A well presented and informative video. Thank you so much. I will definitely use this video to strengthen my feet. 😊👏🙏

[@debbiec6216]

Thank you for your videos , people will benefit from these exercises. And if you have videos strictly for knee replacement and other exercises for ankle , that would be very much appreciated. Thank you !!! P.S. I will also Recommend Families and Friends to your videos on this channel.

[@puchululina]

Excellent video, thanks!

[@DEVASENANARAYANAMURTHY]

Thank u very much. I am having problem in both the knees and unable to walkneatly. I am having peripheral neuropathic foot and I want to attention for my ankle and peripheral neuropathic problems also. If you suggest any exercises I will be greatful

[@TheDanrach]

An EXCELLENT video, thank you.

[@BBMCV]

Tellement intéressant ! Excellent ! Un grand merci depuis la France ! 👍🙏🏻♥️🇫🇷 So interesting ! Excellent ! Thank you so much from France ! 👍🙏🏻♥️🇫🇷

[@54janine]

Excellent by managing both visual exercises with the information and instructions . T❤

[@minireshala8171]

I walk barefoot in the nature and this helps me too much to strong my feet’s 👍🍀

[@timguthrie3072]

Hi there - I am trying to realign my heel after becoming an excessive supinator, damaging my tendons. I'm currently trying to avoid a calcaneal osteotomy with tendon repair. These exercises will be brilliant. Do you - or does anyone - know of anything else - apart from orthotics etc that can help place the heel in a better alignment? Great video.

[@violetmutale8826]

Thank you so much for the powerful video very impressive continue for more videos

[@moimarie2008]

Ballet learner here ! Thanks for the good video !

[@ladyj3474]

Thank you, so thorough and very well made.

[@waynegolding14]

Hey guys! 👋 do you have any videos on knock knees in adults? My partner believes she has them and that they're problematic. However, she also thought her flat feet were problematic before being educated by your videos. We would appreciate it if you have any educational videos or advice on knock knees, whether they're a problem or just another myth 😅

[@Limeguy98]

loved the depth of knowledge of this and the amount of options given

[@lailasalli8743]

I am 60 and dealing with plantar faciitis (again) just got some wide toe shoes and new custom orthotics. Doing your excercises reveals I have weak feet! Would a small trampoline help?

[@khanyasmeen7953]

Were you able to heal your plantar faciitis

[@terciosantana4697]

this is amazing! thanks for sharing it. will surely add a lot of those to my gym routine!

[@TheAmazeingAnarchist]

Would this help with persistent plantar fasciitis pain? Background I work at a warehouse/DC which means a lot of walking on concrete. I have boots that have a wide toe box with very padded insoles that worked for me before but seem to be failing. I’ve gotten it under control for the most part with a stretching routine but it’s still getting in the way of me taking cardio up again. I was hoping a strengthening cycle would do the trick

[@toby9999]

I have the same problem and hoping foot strengthening will help.

[@kyliemunroe6014]

Me too!

[@platosbeard3476]

Strengthening should help, but it can take months to see a difference

[@phoenixthrust888]

Thank you I had Gillian barré when i was younger I need to start again my feet are very weak.

[@rebeccabarde567]

Very useful information. I just had tarsal tunnel release surgery 7 weeks ago. Have fat pad athrophie. Do you have experience with muscle recovery? thank you for your feedback.

[@bob-o9865]

@E3 Rehab will these exercises help with strengthening my forefoot pad? My therapist told me I lack fat tissue in my forefoot pad hence my pinch nerve issue

[@feevivlh2020]

Very interesting and helpful. Thank You very much.

[@margitweren2003]

Wauw thank you for this information 🙌🏼

[@donnybrooklads]

Fantastic presentation. Everyone needs to watch this athlete or not.

[@sparrowss134]

This is helpful video. Thank you very much.

[@violetmutale8826]

Very impressive exercise. Thank you so much, l really appreciate it

[@stefaniekane2415]

Thanks for this video! I have started working on these exercises. Can you direct me to a ball to use for the ball squeeze exercise?

[@mformove787]

Gosh, this is brilliant.. So extensive, so well explained.

[@dianahart4236]

Dear friend I have Parkinson's, I'm having some challenges with my feet. Can I do the exercises you have recommended?

[@Gloria68]

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[@priyashnadey5271]

It was awesome! Thank you.

[@uradumby25]

What exercises do you suggest for someone without an injury, but feels like the middle of their foot is going to snap when snowboarding? Running, hiking, jiu jitsu, mountain biking, none of it hurts my foot, but when I snowboard it is excruciating. I assume its plantar fasciitis...

[@phishfan]

Massage Therapist here, with a chronic ankle impingement. Great content, subscribed!

[@lishaIsabella]

Does that mean its actually beneficial to walk on high heels during working hours?

[@MissNulis]

Thank you. This is quite comprehensive. Helpful!

[@Sentinelledederision]

One word ...from France.....Excellent !

[@ahm7944]

Great advice and video quality. I am following your advice. Now, if you have A foot ulcer, you can't walk. So use an antimicrobial shoe insole like the PodoPhylus one. It releases iodine gas very slowly and kill bacteria helping to heal faster..

[@peacenow4456]

Excellent!! Esp. passive to active exercises...

[@dynaspinner64]

Can you please make a video regarding inguinal hernias, especially for men and if there is a family history of having one? And if a weak pelvic floor can lead go an inguinal hernia and if there are any exercises to strengthen them.