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Three Point Turn With Cane

Three Point Turn With Cane: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Use three deliberate steps and a cane to reverse walking direction safely.

Body region
General
Position
Standing
Equipment
Cane
Recovery phase
Late recovery
Purpose
Therapeutic Exercise

Used in home programs for

  • Fall Risk / Gait Instability
  • Osteoporosis / Bone Health (Fracture Prevention)

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