Hi guys,
Did you know that inflexibilty of your big toe can lead to a lot of ankle, knee or hip problems?
Full extension of the Metatarsophalangeal 1-joint (the big toe) is absolutely necessary for performing movements....where the big toe is extended
Think about following movements & look at the big toe
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| Lunges |
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| take-off phase (running) |
split jerk
A lack of big toe flexibility is actually the same story as last post regarding the flexibility in the fingers & the wrists. A mobility problem on its own isn't a big deal, the rest of the kinetic chain will compensate for your deficits, but how long will your body be able to withstand this.....?
Consequences of big toe inflexibility:
- Torsion & more movement in the knee joint needed
- Difficulties in extending the hip joint
- compensating in the lower back
All this leading to moving with more effort, strain & aches that actually could be prevented if we cared a little bit more about that tiny small joint captured in that shiny, fancy shoe :)
A good exercises we've been adding into the programming the last few weeks is the
"squat to kneeling"
Don't only look at this "move" as an exercise, but use it as a habit to come out of the "chair-syndrome". Buy yourself a mat & get yourself more on the ground.
Till next post warriors!!!!!
