HERE ARE SOME EXERCISES YOUR PHYSICAL THERAPIST MIGHT RECOMMEND:
1. STANDING MARCHING Stay tall. March in place slowly for 20–30 seconds.
2. SIDE-STEPPING Step sideways in one direction with your toes pointed straight ahead and return. Then step in the other direction and return. Repeat 10–15 times.
3. ONE-LEG STAND Stand on one leg, keeping your shoulders level (no leaning) and knee soft. Hold for 10–30 seconds and repeat on both sides, four times each.
4. SIT TO STAND With your arms across your chest, sit to stand from a standard-height chair 10 times. Keep your chest up, hinge from your hips, and press through your heels when standing.
5. TANDEM STANCE (HEEL-TO-TOE STANDING) Place one foot in front of the other as if you are a balance beam. Hold the position for 10–30 seconds. Repeat five times, alternating which foot is in front.
Always check with your health care provider before beginning a home exercise program. For safety during these exercises, position yourself near a countertop or sturdy surface that you can use for support. Do not perform if they cause pain.
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