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tandem walking forward and backward - beginner Lower Body exercise
  • Lower Body
  • beginner

tandem walking forward and backward

walk in straight line with heel touching toes of opposite foot, progressing forward then backward for balance training

Starting position
standing
Joints
hip, knee, head
Muscles
gluteus medius, quadriceps, tibialis anterior, gastrocnemius
Goal
balance, coordination, stability, proprioception
Type
isotonic concentric, active

How it is done

Stand with feet hip-width apart. Place one foot directly in front of the other so that the heel touches the toes. Continue walking forward and backward in the same manner. Repeat.

Nothing here is a prescription. Your physiotherapist decides which of these are yours, and when.

The plan starts with an assessment.