Figure 4 Toe Raises
Exercise Overview
FIGURE FOUR TOE RAISES This is an exercise used to strengthen your ankle inverter and plantar flexor at the same time. Start by loop a band around the forefoot of both feet while sitting. Place the target ankle’s foot on the opposite knee to sit in a Figure 4 position. Resist the band by inverting the foot towards the ceiling leading with the ball of your big toe. Hold for up to 7 seconds and slowly allow the band to pull your foot towards the floor. Repeat as necessary.
Muscles Involved
Tibialis PosteriorFlexor Hallucis LongusFlexor Digitorum Longus
Related Conditions
Medial Tibial Stress SyndromePosterior Shin SplintsTibialis Posterior Tendinitis / Tendinosis / TendinopathyPlantar FasciitisOver Pronation SyndromeLower Kinetic Pain SyndromeEversion Ankle Sprain
