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Toe Piano

IntermediateMobilityTier T1

Sequential lifting of each toe one at a time, like playing piano keys. Advanced exercise for independent toe control and coordination.

Targets: Foot & Toes

Stop if

Choose an easier exercise if pain reaches 6 out of 10 or becomes sharp. Stop and rest if pain reaches 8 out of 10.

This is the general ClapMove rule. This exercise has no extra stop rule of its own.

  • Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
  • Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.

Equipment needed

  • Works at home

chair

Home Options

  • chair

Dosage

3

Sets

5

Reps / Time

45 sec

Rest

2 sec per toe

Tempo

Step-by-Step Guide

Set up

  • Sit in a chair with feet flat on the floor
  • Barefoot is essential
  • Focus on one foot at a time

  1. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 1 of 6

    Start with all toes relaxed on the floor

  2. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 2 of 6

    Lift only the big toe, keeping others down

  3. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 3 of 6

    Lower the big toe

  4. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 4 of 6

    Lift only the 2nd toe

  5. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 5 of 6

    Continue through each toe to the 5th

  6. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 6 of 6

    Reverse direction back to big toe

Breathing

  • Breathe naturally - focus on concentration

Form Cues

  • Move like playing piano keys
  • Only one toe should move at a time
  • Go slowly - this is challenging
  • It's okay if some toes move together initially

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Multiple toes moving together
  • Giving up too quickly
  • Moving too fast
  • Tensing the whole foot

Safety Information

Very safe. Excellent for neurological foot control.

Progressions

Increase speed, perform standing, add patterns

Regressions

Focus only on big toe isolation first

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