Balance Exercise Progression

Working on your balance is important for all ages, but especially important as we get older. If you are unsteady or have fallen, follow up with a PT before performing these exercises at home. Here are some extra cues for the proper performance of these exercises.

1. Tandem Stance: Stand with one foot in front of the other. Make sure to practice on both legs.
2. Single Leg Stance: Stand on one leg. Try to get up to 30 seconds straight.
3. Single Leg Stance Eyes Closed: On one leg, close your eyes. This will be harder because you are taking away your vision as a focal point to help balance.
4. Toe Touches/Airplanes: Keeping your back straight and your knee slightly bent, reach down to touch your foot and return to standing.
5. Dynamic Balance (Gates, Airplanes): Lift your knee up, open your hip out to the side and then back again. Then perform an airplane with the same leg. Alternate which leg you do this on as you step forward.

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