Balance exercises

 

With Morgan Deegan, Physiotherapist.

Includes 7 stretches.

Remember to always consult a physio if symptoms persist.

Balance exercises

 

The exercises

 

Feet together arm raises

Standing with both feet together.

Raise up arms away from body in different angles.

To increase difficulty, shut eyes.

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Stride stance arm raises

Standing with one foot directly in front of the other.

Raise up arms away from body in different angles.

Alternate feet position.

To increase difficulty, shut eyes.

back release

Single leg balance arm raises

Standing on one foot.

Raise up arms away from body in different angles.

To increase difficulty, shut eyes.

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Feet together rotation

Standing with both feet together.

Raise up arms away from body and rotate.

To increase difficulty, shut eyes.

back release

Stride stance rotation

Standing with one foot directly in front of the other.

Raise up arms away from body and rotate.

Alternate leg position.

To increase difficulty, shut eyes.

back release

Single leg stance with shimmies

Standing on one foot, with opposite knee bent.

Bring leg away from body as shown.

To increase difficulty, shut eyes.

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Ball catches

As shown, on one leg, catch a ball from hand to hand.

To increase difficulty, catch from the wall in different angles and paces.

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