isolated foot core training (the “short foot exercise”); (2) isolated neuromuscular electrostimulation (NMES) of the intrinsic foot muscles and (3) integration and progression through dynamic tasks.

Dr. Conenello says this exercise is an easy and effective way to strengthen the intrinsic muscles located in the arch of your ...

Background Compromised intrinsic foot muscle strength and tonic control underlie a variety of common over-use injuries associated with the foot and ankle complex. The abductor hallucis (AH) muscle ...