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Foam Pad Balance (One Leg)

Single-leg balance on a foam pad is a demanding challenge that builds the reactive control needed to recover from a stumble.

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Example dosage

Library examples are not a personal prescription. Follow the dose and movement version agreed for your plan.

Sets
2–3
Reps
20–30 s each
Intensity
—
Rest
30–45 s

Bone load

Spine
Hip
Wrist

Equipment

foam roller
Written exercise guide

Foam Pad Balance (One Leg)

Set up

  1. Stand on a foam pad on one leg, near sturdy support.

Movement cues

  • Balance on one leg, eyes ahead
  • Let the ankle and hip make constant adjustments
  • Keep the standing hip level

Avoid this

  • Holding the breath
  • Hip collapsing

Safety

Advanced — always within reach of support.

Progress or regress

Make it harder

No progressions are listed here. Ask your clinician about adaptations.