Denise Smith was recently featured in this Huffington Post article “Feet Feeling More Tired Than Usual? Your Sandals Might Be To Blame”

If you’re feeling like your feet need a good pre-sandal workout, it might be a good idea to try one, said Denise Smith, physical therapist and certified running technique specialist. She suggested training exercises like balancing on one leg, doing foot “pushups” and doing toe yoga by learning how to move each toe individually. “These are great first steps to preparation for becoming sandal-ready,” she said.

After a full day with a new pair, you might need some recovery, so Smith suggested rolling feet on a lacrosse ball to help relax the muscles after they’ve worked so hard. “Stretching the leg and back muscles will also help take away tension that might have built up through a day on the beach,” she said.

Author: Julie Kendrick

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