Foot gymnastics
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Human leg
The human leg is the entire lower extremity or limb of the human body, including the foot, thigh and even the hip or gluteal region; however, the precise definition in human anatomy refers only to the section of the lower limb extending from the knee to the ankle.Legs are used for standing,...
s and feet
Foot
The foot is an anatomical structure found in many vertebrates. It is the terminal portion of a limb which bears weight and allows locomotion. In many animals with feet, the foot is a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg made up of one or more segments or bones, generally including claws...
, improve the motion sequences of walking
Walking
Walking is one of the main gaits of locomotion among legged animals, and is typically slower than running and other gaits. Walking is defined by an 'inverted pendulum' gait in which the body vaults over the stiff limb or limbs with each step...
and sports, support therapy of varicose veins
Varicose veins
Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and tortuous. The term commonly refers to the veins on the leg, although varicose veins can occur elsewhere. Veins have leaflet valves to prevent blood from flowing backwards . Leg muscles pump the veins to return blood to the heart, against the...
and dorsal pain. Such activities are recommended to improve flat feet
Flat feet
Flat feet is a formal reference to a medical condition in which the arch of the foot collapses, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground...
especially of children and the gait performance of older adults.
Recommended program
Warm up with exercises to improve flexibility and coordination of feet and toes:- moving and spreading toeToeToes are the digits of the foot of a tetrapod. Animal species such as cats that walk on their toes are described as being digitigrade. Humans, and other animals that walk on the soles of their feet, are described as being plantigrade; unguligrade animals are those that walk on hooves at the tips of...
s, - grabbing small objects,
- playing various skill games with the feet.
Continue strengthening the muscles of feet and legs:
- alternate walking on tiptoe and heels,
- balancing—normal and on tiptoe,
- jumping on one or both legs,
- partner exercises like drawing a cloth or passing a stick with the toes;
- children may climb up their parents.
- It is important to exercise barefoot with both feet in turn.
If possible, complement foot training by walking around barefoot:
- walk on different soil materials,
- visit barefoot parks (if existing in your region),
- try out short barefoot hikes on varying natural ground.