What's everyone's thoughts on pushing off of the instep when standing up in the get up? I've got a few people I'm working with that cannot bend their toes well because of orthopedic reasons (bunions, bone spurs, etc).
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Pnigro
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You mean they leave their back foot plantarflexed in the lunge position?
I used to do that starting out because of knee pain and my solution was to use knee pads.
But since their problem appears to be in their feet then I guess there's no other option other than do it that way.
It's not ideal, they will be using mostly their front leg for standing up. I would only push minimally from the back foot just enough to keep balance and help a little.
But I'm not an expert so maybe others can chime in?
I'm also interested in what's recommended in this cases.
I used to do that starting out because of knee pain and my solution was to use knee pads.
But since their problem appears to be in their feet then I guess there's no other option other than do it that way.
It's not ideal, they will be using mostly their front leg for standing up. I would only push minimally from the back foot just enough to keep balance and help a little.
But I'm not an expert so maybe others can chime in?
I'm also interested in what's recommended in this cases.
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