This is an advanced balance exercise for individuals who are increasingly confident with their balance skills. Standing on one leg, gently stretch your free leg behind you, in front of you, out to the side and then across your standing leg. To start, it may be easier to tap the floor in these four points than to stretch the leg into the air. 22. Northwell Health Stroke Exercises for Your Body 13 Balance Exercises Struggling to walk or stumbling frequently is a common problem for stroke survivors, as the neurological components of balance have been damaged. Fortunately, balance is an ability that can be relearned after a stroke through therapy, rehabilitative products, and at-home exercises. Try to maintain your balance and work towards performing single leg calf raises . Frequency: 3 sets of 15 reps. 1-2 times per day Goal: Increase ankle strength and balance S. i. n. g. l. e. l. e. g. b. a. l. a. n. c. i. n. g. Balance for 30-60 secs. And repeat . Progress to standing on a pillow/couch cushion or perform with eyes closed Balance Progression Once you are performing the balance exercises with confidence on a regular basis, you should aim to GRADUALLY reduce the amount of hand support you use. This can be done by releasing your little fingers to see if you can still maintain your balance. The next step is to release your ring fingers and when you have • The purpose of these exercises is to improve the ability to maintain balance during sitting, standing or walking activities; and to increase one's general activity level and safety in a variety of home and community situations. • For safety, all exercises must be performed close to a support surface (wall, countertop) or next to someone. Quick Start Guide: Why is my balance off? Daily Balance Routine (21 unique days) Printable Calendar Checklist Over 40 Unique Exercises Complete guide is 36 pages, PDF download Ho w D o I A c c e ss th e Gu i d e ? The program can be downloaded as a PDF and easily printed for immediate use. counter) for balance. • For all exercises, remember good posture: stand tall, keeping your back straight and head up. • To make exercises harder, gradually increase the number of repetitions. • Work hard, but stay within your level of comfort. • Exercises should not cause sharp pain. If you have pain, ease up on the movement. Physical Therapy Balance Exercises for Elderly. The stepping response is a balance exercise for elderly used by Physical Therapists when an elderly patients start to lose his or her balance. It is more of a test than an actual exercise. The Stepping Response. A stepping response is a balance response that occurs when someone steps quickly to adjust from a loss of balance. Created Date: 2/26/2013 1:30:50 PM 6 Balance exercises for older adults 1.1 Feet-apart standing Instructions: Stand upright with feet hip-width apart - hold onto the back of the chair with one or both hands. Hold this position for 15 seconds. Making it harder: Steady yourself with the fingertips of one or both hands. Do not hold the chair for support. Decrease the base of support whilst standing by rising onto the toes of one foot 6 Balance exercises for older adults 1.1 Feet-apart standing Instructions: Stand upright with feet hip-width apart - hold onto the back of the chair with one or both hands. Hold this position for 15 seconds. Making it harder: Steady yourself with the fingertips of one or both hands. Do not hold the chair for sup