31 Mar Double Leg Weight Shift – Circle
HOW: In a standing position, shift your weight in circles. Rotate by placing most of your body weight from the leftt, to your forefoot/toes, to the right, back towards you heal, and repeat. You can then also go the opposite direction. Start with small...
31 Mar Single Leg Weight Shift – Circle
HOW: Begin this exercise by balancing on one leg. Once balance is achieved, shift your weight in circles on your stable leg. Rotate by placing most of your body weight from the outside of your foot, to your forefoot/toes, to the outside your foot,...
10 Jan Seated Single Leg Heel Raise – Weight
HOW: Sit in a chair with your foot comfortably on the ground, be sure to perform this exercise barefoot. To begin the exercise, push through the balls of your foot to raise your heel off the ground. You can use a weight placed on...
10 Jan Heel Raise Lift Off
HOW: Get set up standing near a wall or a surface/object you can use to help with balance. Place your heels on an elevated so that you're resting in a heel-lifted position. Begin the exercise by pushing down into the ground through the balls...
10 Jan Ankle Pump – Elevated
HOW: Get set up laying flat on your back with your legs elevated above heart level. To begin the exercise, move your ankle forward and backward in a pumping motion. The goal is to get comfortable with this forward and backward ankle range of...
07 Jan Single Leg Woodpecker
HOW: Get set up balancing on one leg with good arch position. Begin the exercise by leaning forward and shifting your weight and center of gravity towards your toes. Go just until the point that you can control and not let your heel lift...
06 Jan Double Leg Woodpecker
HOW: Get set up standing on both feet with good arch position. Begin the exercise by leaning forward and shifting your weight and center of gravity towards your toes. Go just until the point that you can control and not let your heels lift...
06 Jan Isometric Ankle Plantarflexion – Hand Resistance
HOW: Get set up in a seated position with your leg crossed over the other. The leg that is crossed is the foot/ankle you are going to be working on. With your foot/ankle in a neutral position, try to push your foot upward using...
06 Jan Isometric Single Leg RDL – Kettlebell Handoff
HOW: Pick up one foot and balance on the leg that is in contact with the ground. Hinge forward through your hips while holding onto a kettlebell. Once the balance is maintained in this position, slowly shift the kettlebell from one hand to the...
06 Jan Tandem Balance – Horizontal Head Turns
HOW: Get set-up standing with your feet in a heel-to-toe position. Stand an arms distance away from a stable surface for balance as needed. While maintaining your balance, slowly rotate your head from one side to the other. FEEL: You should feel like your...
