The ToePro exercise platform is designed to improve athletic performance by exercising muscles of the foot and leg in their lengthened positions. Research shows that in addition to improving agility, running speed, and horizontal jump distance, foot strengthening exercises can also prevent falls as you age (toe weakness is the single best predictor of falls in the elderly). In his introduction, Dr. Tom Michaud discusses the muscles and tendons of the lower leg, and talks about why he designed the ToePro.

Details:

Intro 0:00
Instructions for using the ToePro 5:08
Beginner exercise 5:45
Flexor Digitorum Brevis and the Wink Sign 6:50
ToePro Exercise: Toes in the crest 7:40
Abductor Hallucis Muscle 8:45
Peroneus Brevis Muscle 9:18
Sets and Reps 10:34
Bent Knee ToePro Exercise 11:11
Gastroc and Soleus Muscles 11:27
Mistakes in Form When Doing the ToePro 13:13
Importance of Long Toe Muscles 14:09
Flexor Hallucis Longus Muscle 14:24
Flexor Digitorum Longus Muscle 15:14
3060 Second Isometric Hold on the ToePro 16:27
Alternate ToePro Exercises 17:13
Peroneus Longus Muscle 18:00
Peroneal Muscles and Bunions, Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Pain 18:10
Tibialis Posterior Muscle 19:00
Transverse Arch 19:22
Transverse Arch, Tibialis Posterior, Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Injuries 19:46



About:

HumanLocomotion.com specializes in products and information for athletes, clinicians and our aging population. In 2011, Dr. Tom Michaud published a textbook entitled Human Locomotion that focused on examination, assessment, treatment and prevention of gaitrelated injuries. Dr. Michaud's textbook has sold over 15,000 copies and has been translated into four languages.

Throughout his years in practice, Dr. Michaud has treated thousands of athletes and over time he's developed several products for exercise and rehab that are available on HumanLocomotion.com. The most popular product, the ToePro, is designed to strengthen the toes and muscles of the foot and ankle, and is an important tool for strengthening the toes (toe strength is the most important thing for balance as you age). Dr. Michaud's articles and videos feature topics that focus on rehabbing injuries such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, and peripheral neuropathy, and most recently maintaining balance, agility and strength for fall prevention.


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