Altered Sharpened Romberg’s Balancing Exercise (Eyes Open) – by Dr. P
@ 30 seconds per rep (goal is to work up to 60 seconds per rep).
3 reps per side.
3 times a day.
Start with your feet together.
Keep your left foot still and move your right foot forward so that the heel of your right foot is lined-up with the midfoot (around where your arch would be) of your left foot.
Look straight ahead and get well-balanced.
Once you have good control of your balance, start timing yourself. Start at 30 seconds per rep.
Your goal is to work up to 60 seconds.
Do 3 reps per side (repeat this exercise the right foot back and left foot forward lined-up with the midfoot of the right foot), 3 times per day.
Once this position gets easy, move your front foot forward slightly and find the next position that is slightly challenging, but not too difficult.
The end goal is to have your front foot lined up directly in front of your back foot so that the heel of your front foot is right in front of your toes of the back foot.
Make sure you feel safe and stable when doing any balance or gait exercise.
If you don’t feel stable, please discontinue the exercise or have a partner spot you.
