Place a rolled towel under the ball of your foot, holding the towel at both ends.
Gently pull the towel toward you while keeping your knee straight.
Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds.
Repeat 2 to 4 times.
Talk with your doctor or physical therapist if you have questions about how to do this or any other exercise.
Current as of:
March 9, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Gavin W.G. Chalmers DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery
Medical Review:William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Gavin W.G. Chalmers DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery
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