Foot Strengthening Exercises for Runners

When it comes to running, strengthening the foot muscles is commonly overlooked despite being the only body part making contact with the ground. Strengthening the foot muscles can be helpful for plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, and other running-related injuries. This video will discuss the importance of the foot and running biomechanics as well as several exercises that can be helpful to increase foot strength. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:13 Foot anatomy and biomechanics 1:05 Testing foot strength 1:39 Foot strengthening overview 1:56 Intrinsic foot strengthening exercises 4:10 Functional foot strengthening exercises ------------------- 🛑 DON'T FORGET CLICK SUBSCRIBE! 🛑 ------------------- Follow me on social and say hello! 👋 ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelbraccio/ ➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelbraccio?lang=en ➡️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelbraccio?lang=en ------------------- Who am I? 🤔 I'm a chiropractor interested in rehabilitation, tendinopathy, and chronic pain. I graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor's in Science and from Palmer Chiropractic College West with a Doctorate in Chiropractic. ------------------- 🚨Disclaimer: 🚨 The videos on this channel are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice; the content is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have watched on this channel.