With the 2 bands crossed, the original instructions say that you are doing a stepping movement, not just lifting the toes and putting down. Can be easier in the beginning to get an idea of how the big and pinky toes are supposed to move functionally.
Hi, fabulous video! On the first exercise for the big toe, could you do this standing up on a block, or edge of stair so that the big toe has an increased range of motion? Thank you.
Really depends - it's not the same for everyone but typically as you restore foot function esp pronation & supination it'll help with the transverse arch as well.
What I'm so curious is how to use this when you already have a bunion. The adductor just doesn't even know how to engage yet and my toe goes lateral, not central.
Presumably - these are just the exercises provided in the instructions and I haven't really considered additional options. I'm not sure that would a first priority from the POV of getting better foot function.
With the 2 bands crossed, the original instructions say that you are doing a stepping movement, not just lifting the toes and putting down. Can be easier in the beginning to get an idea of how the big and pinky toes are supposed to move functionally.
Thank you for this demo!
My pleasure! 😊
Great job! Incredibly helpful 👍🏻
I'm so glad to hear it 😊
Hi, fabulous video! On the first exercise for the big toe, could you do this standing up on a block, or edge of stair so that the big toe has an increased range of motion? Thank you.
You could, but I'm not sure it would be all that helpful if getting better at walking is your goal. I like the way you think!
Are the bands adjustable? Foot length will affect the tension.
They're not adjustable, but one band has lighter tension than the other.
How can you rebuild the transverse arch?
Really depends - it's not the same for everyone but typically as you restore foot function esp pronation & supination it'll help with the transverse arch as well.
What I'm so curious is how to use this when you already have a bunion. The adductor just doesn't even know how to engage yet and my toe goes lateral, not central.
I'm thinking static resistance might be the first step in strengthening.
I have some beginner bunion focused exercises in my Free Your Feet program - have you tried picking that up and starting there?
sorry what mat are you using and advice? always wider than the classic ones?
I use Manduka Pro yoga mats. I don't understand your q about advice, though.
Can you use the bands on your other toes?
Presumably - these are just the exercises provided in the instructions and I haven't really considered additional options. I'm not sure that would a first priority from the POV of getting better foot function.