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Goal:

-Help strength foot muscles.

Procedure:

-Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you.
-Loop a resistance band around the ball of your right foot.
-Grasp one end of the band with your right hand and the other with your left hand.
-Point your ankle against the resistance of the band.
-Then, without changing the pointed position of your ankle, relax your toes so they point up toward the ceiling.
-Point and flex your toes, keeping your ankle stationary, for a total of 10 repetitions.
-Repeat with the left foot.

                                        Notes:

-As you perform this exercise, keep your toes straight.
-Do not curl your toes or grip the band with your toes.
-Do not do the exercises unless advised by your doctor.
-Repetitions of each exercise depend on your tolerance and condition, usually between 30-50 times.
-If you feel any pain while doing the exercises stop and ask your doctor.