09 Aug Anterior Step Up To Single Leg Balance
HOW:  Stand behind the box/step. Place the leg you want to perform the exercise with on the box/step, step up and balance on that leg. Squeeze the butt muscles in that leg as you balance, and then step back down. The leg never leaves...
16 Apr Single Leg Balance – BOSU Black Side
HOW: Stand on one leg on the black side of the BOSU. Keep your core and glutes engaged to help with your balance. FEEL: You should feel your core and glutes engaged to maintain your balance. COMPENSATION: Do not hold your breath! ...
16 Apr Single Leg Balance – BOSU Black Side, Horizontal Head Turns
HOW: Stand on one leg on the black side of the BOSU. Once you feel you have got your balance, constantly switch between looking to the right and looking to the left. FEEL: You should feel that it is harder to balance when you...
16 Apr Single Leg Squat – BOSU Black Side
HOW: Stand on one leg on the black side of the BOSU. Once you feel you have your balance, descend on one leg into a squat. FEEL: You should feel all the muscles in your legs and core working, especially your quadriceps muscles. COMPENSATION:...
16 Apr Single Leg Balance – BOSU Black Side, Vertical Head Turns
HOW: Stand on one leg on the black side of the BOSU. Once you feel you have got your balance, constantly switch between looking up and looking down. FEEL: You should feel that it is harder to balance when you are turning your head,...
16 Apr Single Leg Squat Catch – BOSU
HOW: Start on the black side of a BOSU. You should be able to easily perform single leg squats before trying this progression. Using a ball (or any other small object), drop the ball and quickly attempt to catch the ball. The lower you...
18 Dec Walker Gait Instructions
WHY: It is very important to restore normal walking and gait mechanics after surgery. Using a walker you are in control of how much weight to put on your leg. You can use your arms to offload weight. Try to put as much weight...
