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Page 1: Exercises – core stability single leg balancing

Romford & Ilford Family Chiropractic Ltd

313 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 6AX Website: www.chiropracticcare.co.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 0208 252 1010

Single leg balancing

Step  1    

From   standing   position  (using   wall   to   brace   if  initially   unsteady)   lift   one  leg   off   the   ground   to  approximately   30   degrees  hold   for   5-­‐10   seconds   then  lift  higher  to  90  degree  and  hold   again   for   5-­‐10  seconds.   Repeat   on  opposite   leg.   Progress   to  eyes   closed,   and   then   use  balance   board   and   eyes  closed  on  balance  board.  

Step  2    

From   standing   position  (using   wall   to   brace   if  initially   unsteady)   lift   one  leg   off   the   ground   to  approximately   30   degrees  hold   for   5-­‐10   seconds   then  lift  higher  to  90  degree  and  hold   again   for   5-­‐10  seconds.   Repeat   on  opposite   leg.   Progress   to  eyes   closed,   and   then   use  balance   board   and   eyes  closed  on  balance  board.  Once   steady   maintain   the  position   without   making  contact   with   the   wall,   as  shown   in   picture   below,  holding   position   for   5-­‐   10  seconds.   Increase   holding  position   to   20   -­‐30   second  holds  before  progression.  

Posterior view Take care to observe upright alignment looking straight ahead with hands on hips.

Anterior view Take care to observe upright alignment looking straight ahead with hands on hips.

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