General · Mid recovery
Stair Descent With One Rail
How to do it
Hold a secure handrail. Lower your clinician-designated leading foot onto the next stair while the other foot stays planted above; bring the trailing foot down once steady. Use supervision if advised.
- Body region
- General
- Position
- Standing
- Equipment
- Stairs, Handrail
- Recovery phase
- Mid recovery
- Purpose
- Balance
Used in home programs for
- Gait & Balance Dysfunction / Fall Risk
- Osteoporosis / Bone Health (Fracture Prevention)
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