1Tandem 3
- Position yourself next to a bench, chair or wall for balance support as needed.
- Take one foot next in front of the big toe of the standing leg so the heel is contact.
- Attempt to hold balance here for a designated time frame and steady with support if needed.
Eyes closed
alternate this with the other balance exercises
2Single Leg Balance
- 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.
forwards and backwards
alternate this with the other balance exercises
3Heel-Toe Walking
- 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.
Start standing for at least 1 week and then progress to standing on the foam (use folded towel, yoga mat or pillow)
4VOR / Gaze Stability – Stage 3
- Hold 2 targets arms length away.
- Look at one target first and then turn your head towards that same target. Then look at the other target before turning your head to face this same target.
- Repeat by first looking and then turning your head towards each target.
- Continue for 1 minute and then rest for a minute, complete this twice in a row. Repeat 3 times a day.
Start standing for at least 1 week and then progress to standing on the foam (use folded towel, yoga mat or pillow)
5VOR stage 3 vertical
- Sit or stand in a stable, upright position
- Hold two targets (e.g., post-it notes with letters or symbols) at arm’s length directly in front of you — one above eye level and one below eye level.
- Start by looking at the upper target.
- While keeping your gaze fixed on this upper target, slowly nod your head up
- Now shift your gaze to the lower target.
- While keeping your eyes fixed on the lower target, nod your head downward again so your face aligns with the target.
- Repeat the pattern: always look at the target first, then move your head toward it.
- Complete repetitions as prescribed by your physiotherapist.
alternate this with the other balance exercises