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We recommend that these exercises are carried out
daily. Please complete the exercises that have been
ticked.
Please complete Calf stretch 1 and 2 with your insoles
underneath your foot to maintain the arch.
Calf Stretch 1
Stand with your ______ foot in front
and your ______ foot behind.
Keep your toes facing forwards.
Keep your back leg straight and
bend your front knee.
Feel a stretch down the back of your
calf.
Hold for 30 seconds
Repeat 5 times
Foot Posture Correction
Stand with your feet facing straight
forward. Try to lift your arch up away
from the floor (slightly rolling your
ankle). Make sure to keep your big toe
on the floor.
Hold for 30 seconds.
Repeat 5 times.
Progress by keeping your foot arch corrected whilst
you:
 Bend your knees to a small squat
 Raise onto your tiptoes and slowly lowering back to
heels, back to a corrected position.
 Stand on 1 leg and balance
Foot Muscle Exercises

Using your toes try to:

Calf Stretch 2  Grip and pick up small objects
Put your ______ toes against the
 Scrunch up a tissue
wall and keep your foot straight.
Bend your knee as far as you can,
without lifting your heel. If this is
easy, move your foot back away
from the wall slightly.
Feel a stretch down the back of your
calf.

Hold for 30 seconds

Repeat 5 times