
Sometimes it’s also called a “towel scrunch” for the action of gathering up the towel under your toes. Make sure you’re using a grabbing motion and not just curling your toes. This stretch strengthens your toes and lifts (“domes”) the arch of your foot. Repeat alternating big and little toes 10 times on each foot.Alternate pressing your big toe up and down 1 time with pressing your little toe up and down 1 time.Press only your little toe up and down 10 times.Press only your big toe down and up 10 times.Lift your toes on one foot or both feet at the same time, trying to lift them all to the same height.This stretch improves your control over toe movements as well as strengthens them. Spread your toes apart as far as possible.Point the toes of your left foot and push them against the floor so your toenails are against the floor.Cross your left leg over your right leg at your ankle.Raise your heel and curl your toes under so your toenails or the tips of your toes are on the floor.Lift the front of your foot, leaving your heel on the floor.Repeat the stretch with your toes pointed down.Move your toes to the right without moving your foot.Move your toes to the left without moving your foot.You can do this stretch one foot at a time or with both feet together. This stretches your toes from side to side instead of up and down. Pull the towel or belt toward you while pushing against it with your foot.Wrap a towel or belt around your big toe.You can also do it using your hands if a towel or belt isn’t available. This stretch increases mobility and flexibility in your big toe. Move your foot back so it’s flat on the floor.Using your hands to steady yourself, flex the toes of one of your feet as your press them against the wall.Stand next to a hard upright surface like a wall with your feet shoulder-width apart.Relax your toes and lower them back down.When they’re lifted, spread your toes as far apart as possible.

Put a rubber band around your toes to increase resistance and make it more difficult. Lift your toes, trying to get them all to the same height.Stretches to improve flexibility and mobility 1.
