The intrinsic foot muscles are a group of muscles located within the foot itself, primarily responsible for controlling fine movements and providing stability. The intrinsic foot muscles play a crucial role in maintaining the arches of the foot, which are essential for shock absorption and distributing weight evenly during movement.
Strong intrinsic foot muscles can help prevent common foot problems such as plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, and bunions by providing better support and alignment. Athletes, dancers, and anyone involved in physical activities benefit from strong intrinsic foot muscles, as they improve agility, speed, and overall foot function.
Weakness of intrinsic muscle weakness can lead to hyper-pronation of feet (Flat feet) and subsequently increase stress on medial compartment of the knee joint and development of Osteoarthritis (OA) knee. Our walking surface is important determining factor for the development of hyper-pronation at the feet. So, correct walking surface and healthy intrinsic muscles are important for your knee health.
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