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Foot Rolls
- Sitting in chair, place tennis ball (or similar object) under foot
- Roll the ball forward and backward under your foot, applying pressure as tolerated
- Repeat as instructed
Sets: 1
Reps: 1 min
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Resistance: As Tolerated
Reps: 1 min
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Resistance: As Tolerated
Plantar Fascia Stretch in Standing
- Place ball of foot on edge of stair or step
- Slowly let heel drop down and stretch sole of foot
Sets: 1
Reps: 2
Sessions: 2
Hold Time: 20s
Reps: 2
Sessions: 2
Hold Time: 20s
Gastroc Stretch in Standing
- Stand facing wall
- Place one foot in back with knee straight
- Maintain heel on ground and make sure your feet are pointed straight
- Lean into wall until you feel a stretch
Sets: 1
Reps: 2
Sessions: 2
Hold Time: 20s
Reps: 2
Sessions: 2
Hold Time: 20s
Soleus Stretch Standing
- Stand facing wall
- Place one foot in back, making sure to keep your foot pointed forward and heel on the ground
- Slowly lean into wall, bending your back knee until a stretch in felt
- Hold as instructed
Sets: 1
Reps: 2
Sessions: 2
Hold Time: 20s
Reps: 2
Sessions: 2
Hold Time: 20s
Foot/ Toe Flexion Pick Up
- Curl toes of foot
- Pick up objects from ground (marbles, tissue, coins)
- Place object in opposite hand
Sets: 1
Reps: 20
Sessions: 2
Reps: 20
Sessions: 2
Resisted Plantar Flexion
- Place band around foot
- Point toes downward, repeat as directed
Sets: 2
Reps: 30
Sessions: 2
Resistance: As Tolerated
Reps: 30
Sessions: 2
Resistance: As Tolerated
Resisted Inversion
- Place band around foot
- Move toes and foot inward, repeat as directed
Sets: 2
Reps: 30
Sessions: 2
Resistance: As Tolerated
Reps: 30
Sessions: 2
Resistance: As Tolerated