Short Foot March

Foot StabilityFootFoot Proprioception
Written By David Song

SHORT FOOT MARCH

This is a strengthening exercise for the intrinsic foot muscles. Start by holding onto a weight like a kettlebell and activate SHORT FOOT in the planted foot. Raise the other foot off of the ground as if marching. Hold for 2-5 seconds before stepping forwards and repeating for the opposite side.

Structures involved:

  • Intrinsic Foot Muscles

    • Quadratus Plantae

    • Abductor Hallucis

    • Abductor Digiti Minimi

    • Flexor Hallucis Brevis

  • Tibialis Posterior

  • Plantar Fascia

Related Conditions:

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Achilles tendinopathy / tendinitis

  • Calf Strain

  • Ankle sprain

  • Posterior ankle impingement

  • Medial tibial stress syndrome

  • Posterior shin splints

  • Tibialis posterior tendinopathy

  • Bunions

  • Lower kinetic pain syndrome

  • Achilles bursitis

Exercise videos

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