The #1 Foot Health Secret Everyone Over 50 Should Know

Our favorite over-50s specialist physio Will Harlow is here to keep us on our toes:

Mobility requires mobilization

As we age, our toes are inclined to become stiffer. Stiff toes lead to balance issues and increased risk of falling.

A study cited in the video showed that two weeks of toe mobilization improved foot-ground contact by 30% in older adults, enhancing balance and reducing falls.

Here’s the routine:

1. Toe flexion:
   • Apply moisturizer or oil to your hands.
   • Pull your toes downwards, then let them return their normal position.
   • Repeat for one minute per foot.
2. Toe extension:
   • Rub hands from the heel under the toes.
   • Push your toes upwards, then let them return to their normal position.
   • Repeat for one minute per foot.
3. Foot rotation:
   • Hold both sides of your foot and twist it in one direction, then the other.
   • This helps loosen foot joints and improve flexibility.
   • Perform for one minute in each direction per foot.

For more on each of these plus visual demonstrations, enjoy:

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Take care!