Metatarsal Open Book

Exercise Overview

This is a self joint mobilization technique used to open up the space between your metatarsals. Use the thumbs of your hands to contact the bottom of your foot and to open up the transverse arch gently until end range. Then use your fingers to pull them back in and repeat. You should feel a nice stretch opening up at the bottom of your forefoot (near the balls of your toes).

Muscles Involved

Transverse ArchMetatarsalsFoot Lumbricals

Related Conditions

Morton’s NeuromaTurf ToePlantar FasciitisMetatarsalgia

Equipment Needed

No equipment needed

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