determine the best healing methods and avoid re-injury of the affected area. At home, you can work on your balance by performing the following activity: • Try to balance on one leg while holding onto a steady surface (i.e., a countertop or the back of a sofa). • Start with a tall posture and lift one foot off the ground while looking straight forward. • Try to maintain your balance without using your hand, or use it as little as possible to be safe. • Work on holding your balance for up to 30 seconds without touching your opposite foot down and using the lightest touch possible with your hand. • Once you get good at holding for 30 seconds, try to make it more challenging by closing your eyes. How to improve your gait Walking is an effective activity to keep your knee joints healthy and function properly. Learning to walk correctly is a big part of knee rehabilitation for some people.
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