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Physiotherapist Scarlet Xavier
Updated 30-5-25
Additional Notes
  • + Landing single leg off step, 10 times. Aim for every day
1Single Leg Balance
4 sets
30 seconds
  • Position yourself next to a bench, chair or wall for balance support as needed.
  • Come into single leg standing on the target limb.
  • Attempt to hold balance here for a designated time frame and steady with support if needed.
Scarlet Xavier Physiotherapist at Peak Physio Rutherford and Newcastle NSW

Complete daily, turning your head from side-to-side

2Heel Raise [Step Tempo]
3 sets of 15 reps
  • Stand on a step with your heels off the edge.
  • Slowly lower your heels down, going lower than the step.
  • Quickly lift your heels up.
  • Going up should take less than 1 second, and going down should take 2-3 seconds.
  • Repeat this as many times as your Physiotherapist has prescribed.
Scarlet Xavier Physiotherapist at Peak Physio Rutherford and Newcastle NSW

Complete SINGLE LEG. Complete every 2-3 days

33-Way Reach
  • Start Position: Stand on one leg with a slight bend in your knee. Position three cones in front of you: one directly ahead, one slightly to the left, and one slightly to the right.
  • Foot Reach (Left): While maintaining balance on the standing leg, extend your free leg across your body to tap the cone positioned to the left. Then, return to the centre.
  • Foot Reach (Centre): Next, extend your free leg forward to gently tap the centre cone with your toes, then return to the starting position.
  • Foot Reach (Right): Tap the cone to the right with the same foot, maintaining balance.
  • Upper Limb Reach: After completing the foot taps, reach forward with your hand to pick up each cone one at a time, returning to the standing position after each reach.
  • Reset: Repeat the entire sequence on the opposite leg.
  • Complete repetitions as prescribed by your physiotherapist.
Scarlet Xavier Physiotherapist at Peak Physio Rutherford and Newcastle NSW

Complete 10 times, daily