EXERCISES CAN HELP IN MANAGING HAMMER TOE
Hammer toe is a condition in which one or more toes are bent in a downward position, making it difficult to straighten them. While exercise cannot cure hammer toe, it can help manage the symptoms and improve mobility.
1.Toe flexion (all) strengthening curling toes pulling towel
Start in a seated position.
Spread a thin towel on the floor in front of you and place your foot on the end of the towel.
Keep your heel on the floor and use your toes to try to pull the towel towards you.
2.Toe flexors stretch
Kneel down on the floor with your legs hip-distance apart.
Kneel up high.
Tuck your toes underneath so that they are on the floor.
Lower your buttocks back to your heels.
You should feel a stretch in the arch of your feet.
Hold this position.
3.Plantar fascia stretch
Take a hard plastic bottle.
Place the bottle on the floor under the sole of your foot.
Slightly press your foot against the bottle and roll it forwards and backwards.