Reddit reviews TriggerPoint NANO Foot Roller Massager, Regular Density
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Lightweight and portable size is convenient for the gym, office or on the roadDense foam surface helps channel blood directly to the tissue for health and mobilityDesigned specifically to replicate the feeling of a massage therapist's finger tipsAvailable in two densities, regular and extra firm (X)
I like this gadget. I had PF problems and still feel twinges from it. I like doing this as part of my stretch cooldown. I like it better than a tennis ball.
TiggerPoint NANO Foot Roller Massager https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NJZD9XS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_yT.6wb1CG5HK2
For the big toe, this picture may show the 2 kind of styles I was talking about:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ttf-qO4Az-o/U4tnss4wSCI/AAAAAAAACmA/EG-qRWRTTy0/s1600/IMG_20140601_123327.jpg
If your big toe splays enough, it doesn't seem to move that much once planted - instead its the arch coming up and down the makes the movement in the foot. Some side to side but thats just the bottom of the foot flattening out.
For the ankle, this shows what I mean by zig zagging:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0a/Ankle_Pronation_Position.png
As I understand it, pronation isn't bad, neither is supination, high arch, flat foot, whatever. All those movements in the foot and ankle are fine when required. Hiking, stepping off a curb, athletics, etc you want to have comfort and some control when conditions demand it so your foot can go there. But I see a lot people walking around, and one foot is like that on a smooth sidewalk, or they are doing squats on a smooth surface, and their foot/ankle area is like that just in some neutral position, naturally.
That's why I'm trying to do some moves with short foot, maxing out that arch. And some moves full flat foot, getting full range of arch top to bottom. I wouldn't call it a cheat to flat foot while in ankle dosiflexion, its just a variation of the same thing. Do them both, and get as mobile and flexible as you can in both positions, right?
I suggested banded squats because I thought I'd read that you can squat ok when your legs are really far apart, so putting your legs slightly closer, and forcing your knees to track out may encourage less tibia rotation internally, which may help prevent that arch collapse you mentioned. What do you mean by "knee preferably tracking to the inside" - ? I've always had luck with knee tracking directly over the middle of the foot in squat style moves.
My whole ankle/foot had been locked up for 2 years when I finally started working it, it took a few months to really feel it clicking, and thats working on it 6 days a week. On top of some long holds, I also did basic non weight bearing range of motion moves on the ankle too. Gentle style.
As far as rolling the feet, that helped me a lot too, but you can go overboard at first so watch out. Best ones I found:
https://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Restore-Ultimate-Massage-Roller/dp/B00LY9P67S
https://www.amazon.com/TriggerPoint-Roller-Massager-Extra-Density/dp/B00NJZD9XS
(they have a firmer version too once feet get more supple)
Long hold stretches, foot/calf rolling, hot foot soaks, and some time.
Do you feel something like micro-tears when you get up to walk from sitting at times? You could stretch/strengthen that arch muscle using a roller. I have a right foot that bugs me from hitting hills too hard with a bad push off form, and the roller helps a lot.