PROPHYSIOTHERAPY
Physio-Approved Exercise

How to do Marble Pickups

Ankle & Foot
Beginner
Small Ball
2 sets of 15 pickups per foot
Reviewed by Dr. J Mazumdar, BPT · 11 July 2026

Place 10-15 marbles (or small objects) on the floor.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Place 10-15 marbles (or small objects) on the floor.
  2. 2
    Using only your toes, pick up each marble and place it in a bowl.
  3. 3
    Switch feet.
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Do
  • Focus on toe control
Don't
  • Do not rush
Clinically used for
Plantar FasciitisFoot & Ankle Pain

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