@rixriatFeet Exercises for Flat Feet (https://www fixtlatfee tcom/) ‘January 29,2018 by James f Share we Twoot Pin in Share Flat feet (also known as fallen arches) is a condition in which the normal arches on the inside of the feet are low or missing, This gives the foot a flat appearance with the entire sole of the foot contacting the ground, There are two main types of flat feet: flexible and A flexible flat foot has the ability to form an arch but the arch flattens when standing. This is the most common type of flat feet and the kind that | had. bilFlat Foot Normal Foot My feet used to be completely flat when standing. | knew they had potential to improve because arches would appear when | stood up on my toes. Exercises for Flat Feet: Basic Routine The use of exercises to correct flat feet is not a new concept. Over a century ago, programs of stretching and foot muscle strengthening were shown to be remarkably successful. ‘These programs don't seem to be as widely used today. It took me a lot of time to find the most effective exercises to fix flat feet. In this video, Ill demonstrate four of the exercises from the program | used to develop my arches.@QFIXFLAT FEET (https://witigtixflatfee t.com]) Now, let’s take a closer look at the purpose of these exercises and how they are performed. 1. Short Foot The short foot was one of the first exercises | practiced to strengthen my arches. This movement targets the small muscles that support the arch on the inside of the foot. The goal is to shorten the length of the foot by sliding the front of the foot along the ground toward the heel. Instructions 1. Sitin a chair with the foot on the floor and the toes pointed forward. 2. Keeping the toes flat on the ground slide the front of the foot back along the floor toward the heel. 3. Hold the short foot position for 5-10 seconds. 4, Relax and repeat 10 times on each foot. When performing the short foot | found it is important to keep a neutral heel position (https://www.fixflatfeet.com/neutral-heel/) and not let the toes curl or lift off the ground. When done correctly, the ball of the foot and the heel stay in contact with the ground while the arch lifts.