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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.
