Great Exercises To Keep Senior Feet Strong

Start with your toes. Lift and lower them several times, then lift and spread them out as wide as you can. Now try lifting just your big toe a few times, and then your little one, and then alternate them. If you have trouble with balance issues or use a wheelchair, you can still do these simple toe exercises to strengthen toes and your shin muscles and help your balance when you stand. One more exercise that helps build strength is to simply rise on tiptoe as high as you can, hold for a second, and lower heels to the floor again.

Next, your feet. Simple heel raises can also do much for foot flexibility and strength. Hold on to something for stability, and lift the heel of one foot so your weight is on the forefoot and slowly drop it down again, repeating several times. Then go up on the ball of the foot and rock from side to side. Repeat with the other foot. You can also work the muscles in your arch by gripping the floor with your toes while standing and releasing them again, about 4 times. As you grip, your feet will “dome” up into your normal arch shape.

Sierra Foot & Ankle is committed to helping seniors like you in area towns like Minden, Genoa, and Dayton, NV stay active and enjoy your lives as you age. Our goal of keeping your feet strong and mobile helps you do that. Call us at (775) 783-8037 to discuss your foot health or schedule an appointment for any foot issues at our Carson City, NV office.