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Single-Leg Balance

Also called single leg balance, single-leg stance, one leg balance, single leg stance.

Single-Leg Balance: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Stand near a counter for safety. Lift one foot and balance on the other leg. Hold, keeping your hips level.

Body region
Balance
Position
Standing
Equipment
No equipment
Recovery phase
Late recovery
Purpose
Balance

Used in home programs for

  • ACL Reconstruction
  • Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain
  • Ankle Arthroscopy
  • Ankle Open Reduction Internal Fixation
  • Ankle Osteoarthritis
  • Broström Lateral Ankle Reconstruction
  • Bunionectomy
  • Chronic Ankle Instability
  • Degenerative Meniscus Tear
  • Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (Gluteal Tendinopathy)
  • Hallux Rigidus (First MTP Osteoarthritis)
  • Hallux Valgus (Bunion)
  • Hip Labral Tear (Non-Surgical)
  • Hip Replacement
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome
  • Knee Ligament Laxity (Non-Surgical)
  • Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints)
  • Morton's Neuroma

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