Physiotherapy/exercises: flat foot | Physiotherapy for foot malpositions

Physiotherapy/exercises: flat foot

The flat foot is a less pronounced variant of the flat foot in which the longitudinal arch of the foot is pressed through. The cause is often a weak stabilizing musculature. Exercises with a flat foot are the following: Stand on one leg.

The leg, which is in the air, now draws circular movements in the air with the foot. The movement comes from the ankle. With each downward movement, consciously stretch your toes towards the ground.

Perform for 20 seconds. Stand with both legs shoulder width apart so that the foot is completely on the ground. Now pull your toes towards the ceiling, hold the tension for 2 seconds and lower it again.

20 repetitions More exercises for the foot can be found in the articles

• Exercises for heel spurs
• Exercises for foot malpositions

1. Stand on one leg. The leg which is in the air draws now with the foot circling movements in the air. The movement comes from the ankle.

   With each downward movement, consciously stretch your toes towards the ground. Perform for 20 seconds.

2. Stand with both legs shoulder width apart so that the foot is completely on the ground. Now pull your toes towards the ceiling, hold the tension for 2 seconds and lower it again. 20 repetitions.

Physiotherapy/exercises: Splayfoot

Splayfeet are characterized by a relatively wide forefoot, with which the toes stand far apart. The cross-vault in the foot is increasingly pushed through on that occasion. Exercises for this are: Intentionally spread your toes as far as possible and at the same time pull the tips of your toes upwards.

Then do exactly the opposite, namely press the toes together and roll them inwards. 15 repetitions. Walk on tiptoe and then circle with your heels 10 times clockwise and 10 times counterclockwise without putting your feet down.More exercises can be found in the article:

• Exercises for foot malpositions
• Pain in the ball of the foot
• Exercises against forefoot pain

1. Intentionally spread your toes as far as possible and at the same time pull the tips of your toes upwards. Then do exactly the opposite, pressing the toes together and rolling them inwards. 15 repetitions.
2. Walk on tiptoe and then circle with your heels 10 times clockwise and 10 times counterclockwise without putting your feet down.