“We need to protect them.”Neglecting our feet can lead to a range of foot health problems and accelerated ageing. Dampness and cold winds, as well as rapid temperature changes from cold to hot, exacerbate the risk. Foot doming: The exercise with the most supporting scientific evidence, says Minz, is the “short foot” or “foot doming” exercise, which involves using foot muscles to help draw the big toe toward the heel. Then ‘shorten’ the foot by pulling the balls of the toes toward the heel, drawing up the foot arch. Loop the other end of the band around the mid- foot and flex your foot by pulling your toes towards you.

Source: Irish Examiner January 23, 2026 16:04 UTC