This Strange Exercise Reveals What Your Balance Is Missing

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Balance exercises should prepare you for more than standing still on one leg. In this video, physical therapist Dr. Alyssa Kuhn demonstrates three directional balance movements that can help you feel steadier when stepping forward, moving sideways, backing up, navigating obstacles, and changing directions.

You’ll begin by testing forward, sideways, and backward toe taps to discover which direction challenges your balance the most. Then, you’ll learn how to combine them into a three-way balance exercise and progress to a more advanced clock exercise.

You’ll also learn:

• Why each direction matters during everyday activities
• When to reduce your hand support
• How to progress to the hovering variation
• Common balance exercise mistakes to avoid
• How often to practice these movements

This exercise can be adapted to your current ability, whether you are beginning balance training, returning to exercise, or looking for a more functional way to improve your balance after 50.

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Always use a stable surface as needed. If you are recovering from surgery or have specific movement restrictions, follow the recommendations provided by your healthcare professional.

0:00 Introduction
0:28 Exercise 1
1:50 Exercise 2
3:47 Exercise 3
4:54 How to Prioritize
5:07 Put it all together
6:57 How to modify
7:23 Mobility benefits
7:50 Conclusion

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Disclaimer: This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site. Complete all exercises at your own risk.

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