Heel toe walking is a simple yet effective exercise used to improve balance, coordination, and ankle strength. It’s often included in rehabilitation programs for neurological conditions, ankle instability, and falls prevention. This controlled walking drill helps retrain gait patterns and is ideal for seniors, post-injury rehab, or those working on proprioception and stability.
- Position one foot on the line.
- Slowly place the other foot directly in front of the toes of the starting foot.
- The heel of the leading foot should be as close as able to the toes of the standing foot.
- Continue along the line moving slowly.