A Few Simple Ways to Keep Your Feet and Ankles Pain Free - Part 1

Foot and Ankle Exercises - These exercises are designed to stretch and strengthen your feet and ankles. While exercising, breathe normally and don't bounce. If you feel pain, stop the exercise. If pain persists, inform your doctor.

Straight-Knee Calf Stretch

1. Stand an arm's length away from a wall. Place the palms on your hands on the wall. Step forward about 12 inches with your left/right foot.

2. Keeping toes pointed forward and both heels on the floor, lean toward the wall. Bend your forward leg, but keep your back leg straight. Hold for 10 seconds. Relax.

3. Repeat 5 times. Do 3 sets (5 times) a day per leg.

Caution - Don't arch your back or hunch your shoulders.

Coming tomorrow...Bent-Knee Calf Stretch

(Information gathered from The StayWell Company pamphlet)