Comments on: Self Foot Massage, Ankle Flexibility Techniques, and Toe, Calf and Soleus Stretches https://melioguide.com/balance-exercises-for-seniors/self-foot-massage-increase-ankle-flexibility/ Exercises for Osteoporosis Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:02:04 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 By: How Effective Are Foot Stretches? - https://melioguide.com/balance-exercises-for-seniors/self-foot-massage-increase-ankle-flexibility/#comment-13837 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:44:48 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=15434#comment-13837 […] Stretching the feet can be beneficial in maintaining good foot health. Frequent stretches can make the feet stronger, which helps to maintain balance. Additionally, falling episodes may be limited when the feet are properly stretched. An effective foot stretch can be performed by rolling your foot on a tennis ball for several seconds, followed by repeating on the other foot. The toes can become stronger when toe curls and toe stretches are practiced. This can aid in maintaining good posture while walking. A simple stretch for toe curls can be completed by sitting in a chair and placing a towel under the feet, then scrunch the towel with your toes. A stretch for the Achilles tendon may consist of standing on a step, and gently lowering one heel and a time. If you would like more information about the effectiveness of foot stretches and how to perform them, please consult with a podiatrist. […]

]]> By: Chicken Little https://melioguide.com/balance-exercises-for-seniors/self-foot-massage-increase-ankle-flexibility/#comment-13825 Fri, 01 Jan 2021 01:08:36 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=15434#comment-13825 This type of toe-spreading and crossing sounds like it could really elevate my wake-up routine. I’ve been doing a primitive version of these exercises (massaging stretching & wiggling my toes, feet and ankles, then stretching calf & hamstrings, piriformis, etc.) each morning lying on my back before getting out of bed. (I have kind of assumed these would be better done at night, but morning is when I seem to be motivated consistently, so morning it is.)

Is there any reason why your foot massage should better be done in a sitting position than supine on a bed?

]]> By: anna green https://melioguide.com/balance-exercises-for-seniors/self-foot-massage-increase-ankle-flexibility/#comment-13539 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:08:16 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=15434#comment-13539 Hi, I wondered which exercises were the ankle-flexibility ones and whether you have any for ankle strengthening? I have sprained or broken my angels three times in the last eighteen months.

]]> By: Richard Martin https://melioguide.com/balance-exercises-for-seniors/self-foot-massage-increase-ankle-flexibility/#comment-13532 Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:37:32 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=15434#comment-13532 In reply to catherine squillini.

Hi Catherine. Thank you.

]]> By: catherine squillini https://melioguide.com/balance-exercises-for-seniors/self-foot-massage-increase-ankle-flexibility/#comment-13531 Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:22:26 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=15434#comment-13531 loved this! Thank you

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