Nod to Teal Godesky BS, PMA®–CPT

This Tip is designed to improve mobility of the foot/ankle joint, while providing feedback from the T band.  The cursive writing variation educates the joint to move fluidly and with continuous control, while the Zorro rehearses sharp changes of direction and quick stops.

Setup

• Place theraband around the foot so that the T band echoes the pathway of the achilles tendon and plantar fascia
• Place foam roller or coffee can under the knee
• Knee remains extended for the whole exercise

Smooth signature

1. With your heel, trace your signature in large, continuous and smooth movements
2. Repeat 4 times on each foot

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Sharp signature

1. This time trace your name in quick, angular and large movements, just as Zorro slashes his signature Z
2. Repeat 4 times on each foot

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Trace your signature