Standing Balance – Horizontal Head Turn

  • HOW:โ€ฏ Get set-up standing and balancing on both your feet together. While maintaining your balance, turn your head side-to-side. Stand an arms distance away from a stable surface for balance as needed.
 
  • FEEL:โ€ฏ You should feel like your balance is being challenged. If youโ€™re having difficulty maintaining your balance, start out with slowing down your head turns or decreasing the total arc of motion.
 
  • COMPENSATION: โ€ฏTry not to losing your posture and excessively leaning forward/backward or side to side. If you lose your balance it is ok, take a step and get back to starting position. Do not allow yourself to fall or take the risk of injuring yourself.

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