Mobility · Body

Single-leg balance

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Stand tall, arms by your sides without touching them, and lift one thigh until it is level. Once steady, close your eyes and hold. Any shuffle of the foot ends the hold; stop at 25 seconds.

Trains
Balance
Dose (suggestion)
3 holds per leg
Count
Holds of 25 s with eyes closed, out of N
Stop signal
Stop: pain 3 out of 10 or more, pain spreading into an arm or leg, numbness, or more pain the next morning.
Source
TPI: The single leg balance test