Thursday, August 8, 2024

Ever heard of "foot intrinsics"? Important muscles to understand

Before I began researching plantar fasciitis (PF), I didn't know much about the muscles in feet.  As I learned more, it became obvious that even though one foot had developed PF, the other foot needed help too.

The woman in the first video is an orthopedic surgeon.  She explains the basics related to understanding and activating the muscles called "foot intrinsics" inside a foot.  After following those simple exercises, it's much more likely to figure out how to do the exercises in the second video.  The functional exploration in the second half are helpful for learning more about the interaction between the feet and the rest of the body.

How to Wake Up Your DEAD Feet (3 Exercises for Arch Strengthening)
Oct 2023, 6 min
https://youtu.be/hdMolpygXGg?si=SbjTi0X-2TVZ1fcd

6 Intrinsic Foot Muscle Strengthening Exercises (Fix Pain & Flat Feet)
March 2023, 21 min
https://youtu.be/xM4E3pc0lQg?si=CP4qdADaX2mp69of

00:00 - Intro
01:15 - Anatomy details
05:05 - ASMR: Plantar Fascia
06:38 - Foot Joint Mobilization
08:49 - Short & Skinny Foot
11:10 - Active Arch Exploration
12:38 - Fundamental Movement Patterns
17:41 - Active Arch X
19:05 - Next steps

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