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tandem stance on two pillows with support - beginner Lower Body exercise
  • Lower Body
  • beginner

tandem stance on two pillows with support

stand heel to toe on two stacked pillows with light finger support for advanced balance challenge

Starting position
standing
Joints
hip, knee, head
Muscles
gluteus medius, hip abductors, tibialis anterior, gastrocnemius, soleus
Equipment
pillow, chair
Goal
balance, stability, proprioception
Type
active

How it is done

Stand facing the backrest of chair and put 2 pillow in front on ground and place one leg followed by another leg in such that heel of front foot touches the toes of back foot. Place index finger on the back rest of chair for support, if needed.

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

The plan starts with an assessment.