This stretch is for the runners!

Arch Lifts

→If you are experiencing pain with walking, running, squatting or any weight bearing activities, this may just be the exercise for you!

→It's important to have mobile AND strong feet to create balance and optimal function, especially while walking barefoot.

→Our feet should be able to grip or "screw into the ground" to establish a stable base for any standing strengthening or balancing activities.

→We can accomplish this by performing an arch lift prior to squats, lunges, deadlifts or any other standing exercises.

1. Start in standing with your feet on the floor.

2. Raise up the arch of your foot while maintaining your big toe, ball of your foot and heel on the floor the entire time.

3. Try to slide the base of your big toe towards your heel while keeping your toe relaxed and then slowly release the arch towards the floor.

If you see this tendon along the inside of your ankle pop up (posterior tibialis), then you know you are doing it correctly.