Foot exercises
Stand on a flat surface, then raise up onto your tip toes. You do not need to go as far as you can, about halfway is suitable.- Hold this position for 20-30 seconds, then lower your feet to a standing position flat on the floor.
- Repeat 5 times.
- These exercises should be done twice a day.
- You can hold on to something to steady yourself.
Stand on a flat surface then slowly lift one leg, bending it so that your heel moves towards your bottom.- Use your arms to balance yourself and practice holding this position.
- Repeat the exercise 5 times on each leg and hold the position.
- Try to build up to 20-30 seconds.
- Exercises should be done twice a day.
- Stand on a flat surface. Place one foot up on a stool or something similar.
- The stool should be waist height, however if this is uncomfortable you can use something lower and increase with practice.
- Keep both legs straight, gently bend forward and turn out the toes of the raised leg until you feel a gentle stretch.
- Repeat the stretch 5 times on each leg and hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
- Stretches should be done twice a day.
- Stand on a flat surface in front of a wall with your feet pointing forward.
- Move one leg behind you into a lunge position.
- Place your hands flat against the wall in front of you, keeping your feet flat on the floor and bend your front leg.
- You should feel a stretch in the back of the straight leg (calf).
- Repeat the stretch 5 times on each leg and hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds
- Stretches should be done twice a day.
If your child has a problem which does not improve as you would expect with self-care, you should contact a healthcare professional for advice. This may be your GP, Pharmacist, NHS Podiatry Service or a Private Podiatrist.
Please make sure your podiatrist is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and look out for the letters HCPC after their name.
