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I have a weak foot. seems to be getting stronger from swing on swings , why would that be. what is it about swings that make it stronger ?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Weak foot: The swing works the soleus ; tibial is anterior. Keep it up.

Answered 9/29/2016

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