06 Jan Single Leg Balance – Foam Pad, Eyes Closed
HOW: Position yourself standing in a corner with your back to it, or with a wall, chair, or sturdy object near you. Pick up one foot and balance on the leg that is in contact with the ground on a foam pad or unstable...
06 Jan Single Leg Short Foot Hold – Band
HOW: Get set up standing with a theraband under the knuckle of your big toe on one side. Begin the exercise by lifting your arch and assuming optimal foot/ankle position, then balance on that leg for that time prescribed. FEEL: You should feel all...
06 Jan Foot Plantar Surface Self Massage – Lacrosse Ball
HOW: Get set up seated with a firm object that can roll back and forth positioned under your foot. Roll the object back and forth along your arch from the base of your heel bone to the balls of your feet. Apply your desired...
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 Pogos – Alternating
HOW: Get set up in a standing position. Begin the exercise by bouncing from one foot to the other on the balls of your feet and repeating as if you were jump roping/hopping in place. FEEL: You should focus on maintaining a rigid/stiff foot/ankle...
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...
06 Jan Single Leg Balance – Kettlebell Handoff
HOW: Pick up one foot and balance on the leg that is in contact with the ground. Focus on standing upright and not letting yourself lean side-to-side. It is ok to let your hip and knee bend a little bit. Once the balance is...
06 Jan 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...
