Toe Curls
Strengthens the small muscles under the foot.
What it helps
Strengthens the small muscles under the foot that support your arch and grip the ground.
How to do it
- Seated with your foot flat, curl your toes downward as if gripping the floor.
- Hold briefly, then relax.
Tips
- Keep the motion gentle and controlled.
Commonly done as 2 sets of 10-15, daily.
Where this appears in recovery
Toe Curls is part of 25 recovery programs, most often at the strength & function (weeks 6–12), non-weight-bearing (weeks 2–6) and immediate recovery (weeks 0–2) stages, among others. Each program shows how it fits alongside the other movements:
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- …and 13 more
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These are general exercise guides, not a personal prescription. The repetitions and frequency shown are what's commonly used — your own surgeon or therapist may advise something different, and their guidance comes first.