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Toe Walking

Toe Walking: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Stand tall and rise up onto your toes, lifting your heels off the floor. Walk forward several steps, staying up on your toes the whole time.

Body region
Ankle and foot
Position
Standing
Equipment
No equipment
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Balance

Used in home programs for

  • Achilles Tendinopathy
  • Chronic Ankle Instability
  • Gait & Balance Dysfunction / Fall Risk

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