Single-Leg Balance on an Unstable Surface With a Weighted Ball

Foot / AnkleMotor Control / Balance
Single-Leg Balance on an Unstable Surface With a Weighted Ball

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Description

Stand on an unstable surface such as a mattress, a cushion, or the equivalent, holding a weighted ball in one hand or an equivalent weight. Lift one foot off the ground and maintain your balance on the other foot. With your arms extended in front of you, perform an arc motion towards the back by taking the ball with the other hand, then return to the position with arms extended in front of you. Repeat in the other direction while maintaining your balance on one foot. Perform the recommended number of repetitions advised by your physical therapist.

Settings

Equipment
AirexKettlebell
Positions
Stand Up
Muscle groups
Foot arch stabilizersAnkle invertorsAnkle evertors

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