Parkinson’s Disease can cause feet to cramp, be in pain, tingle, tremor, curl up, and even experience arch collapse. This is due to neuromuscular disconnect and tight tissue. You shouldn’t ignore your feet. They’re such an important part of your body! The health of your feet affects your balance and quality of life. That’s why you need to treat your feet daily if you have Parkinson’s Disease.
Here is a quick exercise to easily treat your feet if you have Parkinson’s Disease. You only need a strap and a towel. There’s no need to reach your feet with this exercise… the strap will help you!
Watch this video to see how:
- Seated tall in a chair, grab a strap, dog leash, long belt, t-shirt or a thick bath towel and “lasso” one foot.
- Holding on to both ends with your foot in the strap, pull your toes back. Feel the stretch on the bottom of your foot and calf muscles.
- Pull back several times and hold for 30 seconds (this should not be painful).
- Reposition the strap and keep stretching different parts of your foot. Repeat on your other foot.
- Next, take a dish towel and place it flat on the floor. The floor must be smooth (like hardwood or linoleum).
- Gather the towel under your feet with your toes. If your feet cramp, take the strap and stretch them out again. Do this several times on each foot.
Do this exercise daily, either in the evening or morning. Your feet will feel so good and it will help with your balance too.
- 💜 Coach Kimberly