Foot Lateral Band Pull
FOOT LATERAL BAND PULL
The foot lateral band pull exercise is used to strengthen the intrinsic foot muscles. Start by anchoring a band to a stable object next to you. Grip the band with your foot by flexing the toes. Pull the band to the side of you by flexing the hip and knee to increase tension through the band. Complete a band by relaxing the hip and knee.
Muscles involved:
Intrinsic foot muscles
flexor digitorum brevis
quadratus plantae
flexor hallucis brevis
flexor digiti minimi brevis
Related conditions:
plantar fasciitis
fat pad syndrome
metatarsalgia
Achilles tendinitis
ankle sprain