Foot exercisesPosts and articles about Foot exercisesBlogUpstep Staff7 Best Exercises for Overpronated FeetPronation is the normal inward rolling of the foot as you move from place to place. This is a normal phenomenon; however, the problem starts when you begin to o...BlogJanik SundstromBest Exercises for Treating Flat FeetFlat feet are a common condition, referring to a loss of arch height or reduced development of the arches of the foot from childhood. Lower arches cause more ...BlogUpstep StaffBest Exercises and Stretches for Metatarsalgia Pain ReliefYou never really think about your feet—until they start screaming at you with every single step! Metatarsalgia, a condition marked by pain in the ball of the fo...BlogBabafemi AdebajoExercises to Help Heal Your Sprained AnkleAn ankle sprain occurs when a ligament in the ankle is torn or stretched beyond its limits, causing pain, inflammation, and difficulty moving the ankle. It is i...BlogJanik SundstromThe Amazing Benefits of Rolling Out Your FeetYour feet are constantly working—standing, walking, running—yet they rarely get the attention they need. Day after day, they carry you through life, accumulatin...BlogBabafemi Adebajo5 Daily Exercises for Peripheral Neuropathy ReliefAre you among the 20 million Americans dealing with peripheral neuropathy? If so, you're all too familiar with the muscle weakness, coordination issues, and abn...BlogKatie Van Doren6 Expert Tips to Get Better at Pickleball: From Beginner to ProPickleball, a fast-paced fusion of tennis and badminton, is taking the sports world by storm. Whether you're a beginner looking to dip your paddle into the exci...AnswersBabafemi AdebajoHow Do You Perform Eccentric Heel Raises Correctly?If you like to run or take long walks, an eccentric heel raise is a good exercise to incorporate into your home program. Not only does it strengthen the calf mu...BlogBabafemi AdebajoHow to Correct Supination: Stretches, Exercises, Orthotics, & MoreSupination, not to be confused with pronation, refers to the rolling of the foot on its outer borders when walking or running. While supination is normal to a d...AnswersBabafemi AdebajoBest Tennis Ball Exercises for Plantar FasciitisPlantar fasciitis is caused by a thickening and inflammation of the plantar fascia at the sole of the feet and causes significant pain. It can be easily treated...BlogBabafemi AdebajoTreatments for Plantar Plate TearsThe plantar plate is the fibrocartilaginous ligament in the ball of your foot that supports the toe joints and keeps them in place. When there is repetitive ove...BlogStaff WriterBest Exercises for Collapsed Arches & Flat Feet according to PodiatristsFlat feet are a rather common foot condition in which the foot arch collapses either temporarily or permanently. It occurs when the middle part of your foot—bet...BlogBabafemi AdebajoHealing Your Shins: 7 Effective Exercises for Shin SplintsAre shin splints slowing you down? You're not alone. Shin splints, medically known as medial tibial stress syndrome, are a common issue among athletes, affectin...BlogBabafemi AdebajoTreatment of Plantar Fibroma: Exercises, Insoles, and MoreA plantar fibroma is a rare growth in the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue at the base of the foot. Though benign, this growth continues to increase in ...BlogBabafemi AdebajoHow to Massage Your Plantar FibromaPlantar fibroma is a swollen bump on the arch of the foot. It is a rare condition that affects the plantar fascia and can cause significant pain and pressure on...BlogBabafemi Adebajo8 Best Plantar Fasciitis Exercises for Strength, Flexibility & MobilityPlantar fasciitis is an overuse injury leading to micro-tears of the plantar fascia. The primary and most common cause of plantar fasciitis is the repetitive st...AnswersJanik SundstromHow Flat Feet Can Affect Your Athletic PerformanceFlat feet (pes planus) is a common condition of the feet where a loss of arch height is seen, increasing the surface area of the foot making contact with the fl...BlogDr. Pooja GajareTailor’s Bunion: Causes, Symptoms, and TreatmentA tailor's bunion, also called a bunionette, is a growth on the outside of the foot at the base of the last 5th metatarsal bone (pinky toe). A tailor's bunion l...AnswersJanik SundstromBenefits of Yoga for Heel PainHeel pain is a common condition reported in people who experience pain in their feet. Pain usually occurs under the heel or towards the back where the Achilles ...CommunitySuggestions for pain relief or 6mm heel spur exercises?Hi, I've recently been told I have a 6mm heel spur. Always sore, just different degrees of pain! Any suggestions for relief, exercises? Will it get better? Migh...AnswersBabafemi AdebajoWhat Is Excessive Supination of the Foot and Its RisksWeight transfer is dynamic. As you move from one point to the other, your body compensates for the motion, redistributing your weight as you go to guarantee bal...CommunityWhich exercises can help with shin splints?Are there any exercises that can be done to prevent, and get rid of shin splints?CommunityWhich exercises can I do to strengthen my tibialis posterior?I want my posterior tibial tendonitis to heal as fast as possible.CommunityDo professional athletes without pre-existing foot conditions wear orthotics?Do professional athletes wear orthotics to prevent foot conditions? Is there a type of orthotic that can help with existing foot conditions during exercise?AnswersBabafemi AdebajoBest Ways to Straighten Your Hammer Toe at HomeHammertoe is a foot condition in which the second, third, or fourth toe bends abnormally at the middle joint, which is different to claw or mallet toes. It is m...AnswersJoel TaylorWhat Are the Benefits of Eccentric Heel Raises?Eccentric heel raises are a low-impact exercise that anyone can perform with only a box or stair to stand on. How to do eccentric heel raises: Place the balls o...AnswersJoel TaylorShould I Wear Orthotic Insoles When Exercising for Foot Pain?Most conditions that cause pain in the feet will naturally worsen during exercise. If you have a painful foot condition and are prescribed orthotics for them, y...
