07 Jan Standing Weight Shifts
HOW: Get set up near a wall or an object such as a chair to ensure safety if you were to lose your balance. Slowly shift your weight laterally all the way to one side trying to put 100% of your weight onto one...
07 Jan Standing Weight Shifts – On Tip Toe
HOW: Get set up near a wall or an object such as a chair to ensure safety if you were to lose your balance. Raise your heels and maintain this position for the entirety of this exercise. Slowly shift your weight laterally all the...
07 Jan Single Leg Balance
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 firm surface. Focus on...
07 Jan Single Leg Balance – 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 firm surface. Once balanced,...
06 Jan Single Leg Balance – Foam Pad
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 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 Semi Tandem Balance
HOW: Get set-up standing with your feet touching but not directly together, have one foot half-way in front of the other foot. If you were to look down, one of your big toes should be in the middle of the other foot. Maintain your...
06 Jan Lateral Toe Tap – Band
HOW: Get a band set-up around your knees and start in a mini squat position. Shift your weight to one side of your body and pick up the other foot. With the leg you picked up – step directly to the outside and tap...
11 Dec Prone Thoracic Extension – Hands Behind Head
HOW: Get set up on your stomach with your hands positioned behind your head or fingertips to your ears, elbows up to shoulder height. Begin the exercise by squeezing your shoulder blades back together, lifting your elbows up off the ground towards the ceiling....