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*Before you start this or any other exercise program consult with your physical therapist or physician.


Here’s a Single-Leg Stance Balance Progression

Important: before you do these exercises or any others, consult with your physical therapist and/or doctor first!

Balance -- Single Leg Stance / Arms at Side / Eyes Open

  • Start out by holding onto a stationary object to help you balance until you feel steady enough to do it without holding on
  • Stand with arms extended out to side
  • Lift knee of one leg to 90 degrees
  • Head facing forward and eyes open
  • Hold as instructed

Sets: 1
Repeat: 2 times on each side
Sessions: 1 Mon, Wed, Fri
Hold Time: 30 seconds each time


Balance -- Single Leg Stance / Arms at Side / Eyes Closed

  • Start out by holding onto a stationary object to help you balance until you feel steady enough to do it without holding on
  • Stand with arms extended out to side
  • Lift knee of one leg to 90 degrees
  • Head facing forward and eyes closed
  • Hold as instructed

Sets: 1
Repeat: 2 times on each side
Sessions: 1 Mon, Wed, Fri
Hold Time: 30 seconds each time


Single Leg Stance with Forward Trunk Lean

  • Start out by holding onto a stationary object to help you balance until you feel steady enough to do it without holding on
  • Stand on one leg
  • Slowly bend trunk forward, slightly extending opposite leg to the back
  • Repeat as instructed

Sets: 1
Repeat: 2 times on each side
Sessions: 1 Mon, Wed, Fri
Hold Time: 30 seconds each time


Single Leg Stance with Foot Reach

  • Start out by holding onto a stationary object to help you balance until you feel steady enough to do it without holding on
  • Stand on one leg and arms extended out
  • Reach opposite leg to the front, then to the side, and then back
  • Repeat as instructed
Sets: 1
Repeat: 2 times on each side
Sessions: 1 Mon, Wed, Fri
Hold Time: 30 seconds each time

Disclaimer

The information in this video is intended for informational and educational purposes only and in no way should be taken to be the provision or practice of physical therapy, medical, or professional healthcare advice or services. The information should not be considered complete or exhaustive and should not be used for diagnostic or treatment purposes without first consulting with your physical therapist, occupational therapist, physician or other healthcare provider. The owners of this website accept no responsibility for the misuse of information contained within this website.

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