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Toe Stretch for the Bottom of the Foot

Picture of a toe stretch for the bottom of the foot
  • Sit in a chair, and extend your affected leg so that your heel is on the floor.
  • With your hand, reach down and pull your big toe up and back. Pull toward your ankle and away from the floor.
  • Hold the position for at least 15 to 30 seconds.
  • Repeat 2 to 4 times a session, several times a day.
By Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Barry L. Scurran, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery
Last Revised July 13, 2011

Last Revised: July 13, 2011

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Barry L. Scurran, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery

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