EASIEST WAY TO LEARN DORSUM OF FOOT

• Extensor digitorum brevis

The Extensor Digtitorum Longus muscle is one of the three dorsi flexors (pulls the foot upwards) of the foot. It is exercised by trying to walk on the heels.

 

 STRETCHING EXERCISE

• Stand with one foot in front of the other
• Bend toes under as pictured
• You should feel the stretch on the top of the foot and in the front of the lower leg

STRENGTHENING EXERCISE

To strengthen the shin muscles the athlete raises the toes and forefoot up off the floor. Initially this should be seated, before performing in a standing position and then on an incline with the toes lower than the heels. When standing, ensure you have something to hold onto for balance purposes.

 

Patient do this exercise in standing position and raising the toes and maintained for 30 seconds and patient feel stretch on the side of lower anterior compartment of leg.Patient also walk in this position for 1 or 2 minutes for balance purpose.