Feet need to be cared for holistically – especially during open shoe season when they are more prone to dryness and trauma. Leg gymnastics can be a great additional measure – both in terms of healing the skin of the feet and heels, and getting rid of leg discomfort in general.
Leg exercises aim to strengthen and stretch the muscles of the foot and lower leg. They are useful not only for those who spend a lot of time on their feet or play sports, but also for those who lead a sedentary lifestyle. Try it and you will notice that the condition of your legs has improved a lot.
Everything is easy! Gymnastics is aimed at improving metabolic processes: exercises will help improve blood circulation in the feet and legs, which, in turn, will reduce swelling and normalize the supply of blood, oxygen and nutrients to the fabrics. The general condition of the skin will improve, and the appearance of corns and corns will be partly minimized.
- Practice these exercises daily or at least every other day, at least 5, and ideally 10-15 minutes
- Exercise barefoot, without socks
- Gradually increase the load
Now on to the exercises.
Walk on toes and heels
Stand up straight, put your hands on your belt and walk alternately on your toes, then on your heels. Alternate exercise with walking on the inside and outside of the foot.
Circular rotations
While sitting or standing, rotate your feet – first clockwise, then counterclockwise. When moving clockwise, you should try to touch the ground with the thumb bones and against the little finger bones.
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rolling ball
Sit comfortably, place the ball under the foot, then press it with the sole and perform rolling movements for 1-2 minutes on each leg. You can use a special orthopedic ball with spikes – and in the absence of equipment, use fruit or any other round object.
