Unilateral One Inch Heel Raise
Exercise Overview
This is a strengthening exercise for the intrinsic foot muscles that stabilize your medial longitudinal arch. Start by standing one leg and raising the heel off of the ground by only 1 inch or roughly 2.5 centimeters. Balance in this position for 15-30 seconds and rest for an equal interval of time. Be sure to keep an even distribution of your weight through the balls of all of your toes.
Muscles Involved
Medial Longitudinal ArchIntrinsic Foot MusclesPlantar FasciaTibialis Posterior
Related Conditions
Plantar FasciitisAchilles Tear / Achilles TendinitisPes CavusLower Kinetic Pain SyndromeFunctional Over Pronation of Medial Arches