Exercise Order Matters: Improving Kids' Flatfoot with Intrinsic Muscles First

Did you know that the order of exercises can make a big difference in how well kids' feet improve? A study looked at how starting with either the small (intrinsic) or big (extrinsic) foot muscles affected muscle growth and flatfoot reduction in boys aged 10-12. They found that starting with intrinsic muscles first led to better results, even when switching to extrinsic muscles later. This approach helped the boys' feet muscles grow stronger and reduced their flatfoot severity more than starting with extrinsic muscles.

In fact, the boys who started with intrinsic muscles showed better muscle growth and a bigger reduction in flatfoot severity than those who started with extrinsic muscles. So, it's clear that starting with the smaller muscles first is the way to go when it comes to improving kids' flatfoot.

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