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Marble Pick-Up
Pick up small objects (marbles, coins, or pebbles) with toes and place them in a cup. Improves toe dexterity and grip strength.
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
- small household item + chair
No equipment? Try: coins, small pebbles, pen caps
Dosage
2
Sets
120 sec
Reps / Time
30 sec
Rest
2-3 minutes per set
Tempo
Step-by-Step Guide
Set up
- Place 10-15 marbles or small objects on the floor
- Put a cup or bowl nearby
- Sit in a chair barefoot
Step 1 of 5
Reach out with your toes to grab a marble
Step 2 of 5
Grip it firmly between your toes
Step 3 of 5
Lift and move your foot to the cup
Step 4 of 5
Release the marble into the cup
Step 5 of 5
Continue until all marbles are collected
Breathing
- Breathe naturally throughout
Form Cues
- Use different toes to grab
- Practice with big toe and 2nd toe together
- Try using smaller toes too
- Take your time
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Only using big toe
- Dropping marbles
- Rushing
- Not using full toe grip
Safety Information
Not recommended for diabetic neuropathy or poor sensation. Choking hazard - keep away from children.
Progressions
Use smaller objects, add time challenge, stand while doing it
Regressions
Use larger objects initially
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