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Interosseous Ligament Release...

Good for the tightened foot structures between each long bone of the foot.  Combine release with stretch and you'll find that your midfoot and your toes gain motion/function!  This is good for: neuromas of the foot, plantar fasciitis, ability to dorsiflex the ankle better, ability to improve single leg balance, etc.


When I say “release”, think trigger point release - find a sore spot, apply tolerable pressure, wait until that spot relaxes, and find another to do the same.


A good thing to follow up is the spreading of your toes or wearing 'yoga toes' to make sure you maintain the ability to splay all the toes!


Best physical therapy practice is to work AROUND the area of issue, not solely AT the area of issue. Interosseous ligaments get tight these days from the types of shoes that are popular -- narrow toe box, squishy soles, and keep you more on the outsides of your feet. You may notice your toes claw or curl and have difficulty with full toe flexion, extension, and splaying. Our toes are our response to the terrain; thus, play a huge role in balance reactions. Addressing function and not just pain denotes wholistic physical therapy.


 
 
 

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