Short Foot Push Off
Exercise Overview
SHORT FOOT PUSH OFF | SHORT FOOT STEP OVER This exercise aims to train the pattern of pushing off the balls of your toes (especially big toe). Prior to moving forward, start by tensing the foot by doing the SHORT FOOT exercise. Without losing the muscle contraction in the foot, proceed to lift the heel off to propel your body forwards. Be sure to keep the balls of your foot anchored and reverse the motion to return to start, then release the SHORT FOOT contraction.
Muscles Involved
Intrinsic Foot MusclesTibialis PosteriorPlantar Fascia
Related Conditions
Plantar FasciitisTurf ToeAchilles Tear / Achilles Tendinitis / Achilles TendinopathyPosterior Ankle ImpingementFunctional Over Pronation of Medial Longitudinal ArchLower Kinetic Pain Syndrome