SINGLE LEG STANCE BALANCE EXERCISE

SINGLE LEG STANCE BALANCE EXERCISE TECHNIQUE

• Standing next to a chair for safety and stability.

• Stand on one leg.

• Hold this position for as long as directed and if unable to hold the position keep track of your time that you were able to.

• When you have completed the set time, change feet.

• If you are feeling quite unsteady with this exercise, you can use two chairs with one on either side of you.

• To make this exercise more challenging you can close your eyes and practice holding for the set time.

• You can also try this exercise with an unstable surface such as a cushion.

• Or you can add a task, such as bouncing a ball.