Do 2 - 3 sets per day and work up to 50 heel raises per set with each leg. Set the balls of both feet on a towel. Flex the toes to gather the towel under the feet. The heel remains in contact with the floor, and stationary. Progress to doing this exercise 10 times and add a light weight to the towel for added resistance.
Marble pick up - Place a marble, or wadded piece of paper, on the floor.
Pick it up with your toes. Repeat 10 - 25 times. Several of these techniques are described below. Bevel the edges so they do not irritate the foot. Have the athlete hold the foot at approximately a 45-degree angle.