i need to improve my arches?

Question

what are some stretches i can do to improve the arches on my feet?

Answer 1

While I appreciate veterans, us veteran has given you some terrible advice.

First, it's metatarsal.

Secondly, there is no TIBBA FIBBIA - there are bones in your lower legs called the

Tibia - the larger bone
Fibula - the smaller bone

Thirdly, I can't promise you that *any* good drugstore will have what you need. Flat feet may need a special fitted orthotic - something that IS NOT available at a local drugstore. These are fitted by a doctor, or a doctor's office, and are custom molded to your foot. These are not generic pads by Dr Scholl's.

A Thomas Heel helps to support the arch and provides some stability to a foot that tends to pronate (roll in). But not everyone needs one and recommending that you get one is irresponsible.

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Do you have low arches? There really aren't stretches or exercises that can change your arch, however, you can help strengthen the area. I agree with the person above who recommended theraband and elastic bands to help. Ask your teacher for some good exercises. You can also sit down and put your feet on some unfolded newspaper. Then, try to ball up the paper with your toes. This will help build muscles in your foot, which will help support you better.

Are you en pointe? If so, a pointe shoe fitter can often recommend a softer shank to help your foot flex better. Consider using Gaynor Mindens and they are fabulous for feet that aren't ballet perfect. They have 5 different shanks for all types of foot.

Good luck to you!

Answer 2

I am a ballet dancer and I have very arched feet, but to tell you the truth you cannot really do anything about it because the arch in the foot is genetic, you get it from your parents. But don't worry that's not a big deal, I know that the feet look better but if you have flexibility and you try to point your feet then you are OK. :D

KDancer

Answer 3

I have flat feet, and have never heard of any exercises that will strengthen arches - try wearing arch supports in your shoes, they make a world of difference! My flat feet are the result of being put into "corrective" shoes at the age of 6 months, never got to learn to walk barefoot - that's what strengthens a baby's arches - gripping the floor with their toes.

Answer 4

Get a resistaband, (Long stretchy elastic piece). Hold it in both hands and put it around your arch. Point and flex for as many repetitions as you can, then repeat. You can also pronate and wing your feet to strengthen your ankles. This helped me a lot with both arch strength and balance.

You can find these at most sporting goods stores or stores that carry popular exercise equipment.

Good luck!

Answer 5

Releves are the best (and safest) exersice and stretch to do to improve and strengthen your arches and ankles. This is a warmup I have used for many years. But when you first start out, take it a little slower and don't do as many as I recommend, work up to that eventaully. Try for 32 or less.
64 releves 1st position
64 releves 2nd position
64 releves right foot coupe
64 releves left foot coupe
64 releves right foot attitude
64 releves left foot attitude

Good luck in ballet!

Answer 6

get soup cans, and roll your ft over them perplexing, repeatedly. releve'.....50 cases in first, third and 5th, and 25 cases in 2d and fourth. upward thrust, carry, decrease, plie', repeat. tendu' from first....25 suited, 25 left. STRETCH! all of the freaking time! if all else fails, get some scientific tape or cohesive bandage and wrap your arches fairly tightly, yet unfastened adequate the place your feet dont turn blue, and pass approximately your day. this might stress them up. orthodics paintings wonders. verify you maintain your potassium ranges up jointly as working in this, to evade any muscle soreness or injury. good success!

Answer 7

you shoudl do toe raises
stand in first position and rise up on to your toes (the balls of your feet) hold count to 10 and lower down. Do this about 10 times in a roll
I do it while brushing my teeth etc.

Answer 8

DEPENDS IF THERE IS A MEDICAL DEFECT IN YOUR FOOTBONES. YOU CAN ASK YOUR DOCTOR WHICH I WOULD DO OR...THE MEDITARSILE AND ARCHES OF YOUR FEET CAN BE FITTED FOR SPECIAL PADS. BY THE WAY ANY GOOD DRUGSTORE THAT SELLS DR.SCHOLLS WILL HAVE WHAT YOU NEED. OR A STRIDE RIGHT STORE THAT DEAL WITH TIBBA-FIBIA TORTION OR SHOES WITH THOMAS HEELS CAN HELP. STILL ASK YOUR DOCTOR. OH BY THE WAY PARENTS ARE A GOOD SORCE OF INFORMATION

Answer 9

While you are watching tv, roll a tennis ball with the middle portion of your foot. Easy to do and you can sit down to do it!

Answer 10

my friend and I made a video of a stretch we do everyday in class. you need a theraband or a flexiband to do it. theyre really cheep and you can get them at sports stores like mc sports or *****. so heres the video-- i hope it helps! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoSy5jLysOM