👣 Towel Scrunches
Towel Scrunches are a beginner foot exercise that targets the intrinsic foot muscles. Scrunch a towel under your foot to strengthen the small intrinsic foot muscles. They're commonly prescribed during rehabilitation for Plantar Fasciitis and Ankle Sprain. Below is how to perform Towel Scrunches with correct form, plus the benefits, common mistakes, and how many reps to aim for.
Benefits of the Towel Scrunches
- Strengthens and activates the intrinsic foot muscles
- Improves strength
- Supports recovery and rehab for Plantar Fasciitis and Ankle Sprain
- Can be done with simple equipment (towel)
- Performed sitting, so it's easy to set up
How to do the Towel Scrunches
- Sit with bare foot on a towel on smooth floor
- Use your toes to scrunch the towel toward you
- Reset and repeat
How many reps & sets
A common starting point is 3 sets of 10 reps. Progress gradually and stop if you feel sharp pain.
Form tips
- Keep your heel still
- Use only your toes
Muscles worked
Intrinsic foot muscles
Who should do the Towel Scrunches?
Towel Scrunches are often included in programs for people recovering from Plantar Fasciitis and Ankle Sprain, and for anyone wanting to strengthen the foot. They're rated beginner.
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