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Start by holding yourself steady on the back of achairor another sturdy handhold. Lift one foot to about calf levelandhold for 10 seconds. Repeat 10-15 times and then switch totheother leg. Over time, as your balance gets better, youmaybe able to hold this position with your hands free.
Herein, how do I regain my balance?
Back Leg Raises
- Stand behind a sturdy chair, grip for balance.
- Breathe out while slowly lifting one leg directly backwithoutbending your knee or pointing your toes.
- Hold this stance and count to one.
- Breathe in while slowly lowering your leg.
- Repeat this 10 to 15 times.
- Repeat this 10 to 15 times with the alternate leg.
Subsequently, question is, what are some examples of balance exercises?
Examples of balance exercises include:
- Shifting your weight from side to side.
- Standing on one foot.
- Walking heel to toe.
- Using a balance board or stability ball.
- Doing tai chi, yoga or Pilates.
Loss of balance or unsteadiness Losing your balance while walking,orfeeling imbalanced, can result from: Vestibularproblems.Abnormalities in your inner ear can cause asensation ofa floating or heavy head, and unsteadiness inthedark. Nerve damage to your legs(peripheralneuropathy).