Exercises for Preventing Foot Injuries

Unfortunately, people dont always wear safety shoes when they should. Obviously, we dont recommend doing that. You could hurt yourself and cost your company a lot of money. And unless you really hate your job, who wants that to happen?However, sometimes accidents just happen. But there are some foot exercises that you can do on a regular basis to prevent these injuries. Heel and Toe WalksHeels and toes arent getting along right now, so lets take each of them on separate walks for this exercise. Basically, spend a minute or so walking around on your heels, and then spend another minute or two walking on just your toes. This can improve strength in different areas of your feet and improve mobility, by isolating various parts of your foot. Toe LiftsDo you even toe lift, bro? Yes, your toes can lift too. However, youll only be lifting a marble instead of a giant dumbbell (dont try lifting a dumbbell with your toes, please. You wont look cool). Use your toes to pick up a marble and lift it up. Hold the marble in the air for 20 seconds, repeat twice, and then switch feet and do the same thing. If youre finding that thats too easy, try using just one toe at a time. Foot TapsHeres an exercise that you can do while sitting (the best kind of exercise). Simply sit with your feet on the floor and tap them 50 times with your heel remaining on the ground. You can even play airport background noises and pretend that youre waiting for a flight thats been delayed twice already. Toe SpellingLets take your feet to school. For this exercise, you will need to elevate one foot, and then write the alphabet in the air with your toes. This flexes your ankle and uses a lot of muscles in your feet. After youve finished with one foot, do the same thing with the other one. You can even sing along out loud (best recommended if you live alone). Toe SpreadWhile seated (woo!), place a thick rubber band around your toes. You can use two bands if one isnt tight enough to provide resistance. Spread your toes apart and hold this position for five seconds. Do this 10 times on both feet. All of these exercises are designed to work the small muscles in your toes and feet to strengthen them and improve your overall balance. All of these exercises help to roll your feet through their full range of motion, making them better prepared for any possible accidents at work. With stronger toes and feet and a better overall balance, youll be less prone to foot injuries.Want more information on how to protect your feet, or the products we offer? Check us out at www.safgard.com