Your knees, hips and back can suffer if you're not taking care of your ankles and feet. Here are 3 easy strategies for maintaining quality motion in your ankles and feet:
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1. Tip-Toe Walks: Try walking on your tip-toes a few times per day to strengthen your feet/ankles. Strong feet/ankles move better.
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2. Walk Barefoot: Make a point to walk barefoot around the house a few times per day. This will expose your feet to different surfaces, promote better motion and strengthen the small muscles of your feet.
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3. Utilize Massage Tools: Use golf, lacrosse or tennis balls to roll the bottoms of your feet and stretch out your toes. This will help you keep good tissue quality.
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Tim DiFrancesco, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS spent 6 seasons as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and founder of TD Athletes Edge. He is nationally renowned for his evidence-based and scientific approach to fitness, training, nutrition, and recovery for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
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