Balance Exercises
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| Name | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| One-legged Stand | (A) Hold a support. (B) Shift weight to 1 foot. (C) Bend other knee to bring foot up in back. (D) When you're balanced on 1 leg, let go of support, keeping your hand out so you can grab it if needed. Hold position for 10 seconds. (E) Repeat steps for other leg. |  |
| Tandem stand | (A) Lightly holding your support (counter or chair back), stand with one foot before the other, one heel touching one toe. (B) Distribute weight evenly on feet. (C) Steady yourself and let go of support. Goal to hold for 10 seconds without using hands. |  |
| Balance on toes | (A) Lightly holding your support (counter or chair back), slowly raise yourself up on your toes. Goal to hold for 10 seconds without using hands. |  |
| Balance on heels | (A) Lightly holding your support (counter or chair back), slowly raise yourself up on your heels. Goal to hold for 10 seconds with support. |  |
| Walk a line | (A) Slow, narrow gait on carpet/tile line. Touch heel to toes. |  |
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