Toe Extension (Flexibility)
These directions are for your right foot. Switch sides for your left foot.
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Sit in a chair. Rest your right ankle on your left knee.
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Hold your toes with your right hand. Gently bend the toes backward. Feel a stretch in the undersides of the toes and ball of the foot. Hold for 30 to 60 seconds, or as directed.
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Then gently bend the toes in the other direction. Gently press on them until your foot is pointed. Hold for 30 to 60 seconds, or as directed.
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Repeat 5 times, or as directed.
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