Braiding

Professional Rationale
Good exercise to improve balance, especially in the geriatric population and the end stages of ACL reconstruction rehab. It is best to observe the patient doing this in a supervised environment initially so that they do not challenge themselves too much independently and risk a fall. This exercise engages all lower extremity muscles in their stabilizing function, but particularly the adductors and abductors.

Client Rationale
This is an exercise that will help you improve your balance and coordination. It turns on all the muscles in your legs and in your trunk to keep you upright as you decrease your base of support.



Instructions

• Start with feet facing forward.
• Cross right leg behind the left.
• Step out with left leg.
• Cross right leg in front of left.
• Step out with left leg.
• Do not look down at your feet.

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