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Elastic band for thumb exercises.

The elastic band (Big toe) that we offer along with the toe separators is a key tool to maximize the benefits of foot training.

It is the only band on the market specifically designed to work in harmony with the toe separators, providing a holistic approach to foot care.

While the toe separators work to align and space the toes, the band adds an active component to the training, helping to strengthen and stretch the muscles that support this alignment.

This combination maximizes results, providing a complete solution to improve the health and function of the feet.

 

What makes our elastic band unique?

🔸 Anatomical and functional design:
This band has been designed with the foot’s anatomy and the specific needs of your toes in mind. Its shape and elasticity fit perfectly with the natural structure of your feet, providing ideal support for every movement. Unlike other generic bands, this one has been developed specifically for the toes, ensuring that each exercise is done effectively and safely.

🔸 High-quality material:
Made with medical-grade silicone, the band is soft, durable, and safe for the skin. This high-quality material guarantees strength without sacrificing comfort, making it ideal for repeated and prolonged use without causing irritation or allergies.

🔸 Prevention of muscle fatigue:
The band offers medium resistance, meaning it provides enough challenge without causing excessive fatigue in the foot muscles. Many bands on the market are either too strong or too weak, but this one has been specifically calibrated for foot work, ensuring the exercise is effective yet comfortable.

🔸 Non-slip and secure:
The internal ridges of the band ensure that the toes do not slip during exercise, guaranteeing that the band stays in the correct position at all times. This is crucial to avoid incorrect movements that could affect the exercise’s effectiveness or cause discomfort.

 

 

Benefits of using this elastic band

  1. Specific muscle strengthening: Improves the strength of the foot’s intrinsic muscles, which translates into greater stability and balance. This is essential to prevent injuries and improve performance in physical activities.
  2. Correction of toe alignment: By improving the separation and alignment of the toes, it helps correct mild deformities and relieves pressure, improving both the function and appearance of the foot.
  3. Improvement of flexibility and mobility: Helps keep the feet flexible and mobile, which is vital for good foot mechanics, contributing to better posture and reducing the risk of stiffness or cramps.
  4. Rehabilitation and injury prevention: It is an excellent tool for injury rehabilitation and preventing future complications by strengthening and stabilizing the foot’s muscles and ligaments.

 

How to use it:
The elastic band is an ideal complement to enhance the effects of the separators. With it, you can perform various strength, mobility, and control exercises for the feet.

Some examples:

  1. Basic big toe exercise: Place the band between the big toes of both feet and slowly open the feet outward. Hold the tension for a few seconds and return to the center.
  2. Opening all toes: Place the band around the big toes, keep them still with the band under tension, and progressively work on opening the rest of the toes.
  3. Lateral resistance: Place the band between a big toe and a fixed point (like a table leg) and pull outward.
  4. Pinch exercise: Place the thumb and second toe in the middle of the band and gently open your toes as if making a reverse pinch.
  5. Full foot work: Do the same movements while standing to also activate ankles, arches, and all the stabilizing muscles.

Recommended duration: 5–10 minutes a day is enough. The important thing is regularity and gradually increasing the difficulty.

Tip: Alternate different exercises throughout the week. This will keep your feet active and work different muscles for a more complete recovery and strengthening.

Here is a video with some exercises: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOtoEZdjAkz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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