Balance Exercises
A balance exercise for the whole body
Standing balance
1 set 3 sets with 5 second holds
An exercise that requires us to sit up nice and straight
Seated core activation
An exercise where we straighten one leg at a time
seated straight leg lifts
2 sets 6 reps
An exercise where we push our shoulders apart
Thoracic push aways
An exercise where we can get up and move using our walker
walker supported walking
A balance exercise that requires good single leg stability
Single leg balancing
2 sets of 5 reps
An exercise where we focus on our breathing
Seated deep breathing
an exercise where we activate and engage our quadratus muscles.
Banded quad setting
1 set 10 reps
An exercise where we extend both arms up and overhead.
double arm overhead reach
An exercise where we get up and get moving
supported walking
A balance exercise that incorporated upper body movements.
A seated exercise for the ankle
Seated ankle eversion
1 set 8 reps
An exercise where we raise one leg at a time
Standing leg extension
2 sets 10 reps
A band exercise where we pull the band into our chest and squeeze our shoulder blades together.
banded pull a parts
2 sets 10 reps
A very functional exercise that helps us get from one floor to the next floor
Supported stair step ups
A balance exercise that works for the whole body
Tai chi calming the waters
A lower body seated exercise where we get to incorporate a resistance band
Seated toe extension with band
1 set 10 reps
A standing exercise where we bend one leg at the knee
Standing leg flexion
2 sets 10 reps
A banded exercise where we raise our arm up in front of us
banded front raise
2 sets 10 reps
A repetitive sitting and standing exercise
chair squats
2 sets 6 reps
A challenging balance exercise that requires the whole body
Tai Chi over the drum
A seated exercise that feels like we're walking
Seated marching
2 sets 12 reps
Hip strengthening exercise using a ball
hip adductions with ball squeeze
2 sets 8 reps
A banded exercise where we raise our arm out to our side
Banded lateral raise
2 sets 10 reps
Incorporating lateral movement patterns
Lateral side lunges
2 sets 6 reps