Table 1 Gait/balance training plan
Exercise | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
Walking forward and backward | 30 s × 2 | Two individuals stand facing each other, holding hands. As one person walks backward, the other walks forward. |
Walking side to side head motion | 30 s × 2 | Stand straight, and walk forward, with the eyes focused straight ahead, turning the head from side to side every 5 steps, keeping a straight course and avoiding drifting. |
Walking up/down head motion | 30 s × 2 | Stand straight, and walk forward, eyes straight ahead, and nod the head up and down approximately every 5 steps. |
Static standing | 1 min each | Performed on both a firm and thick foam surface. Stand with eyes open, shifting weight from right to left leg. Repeat with eyes closed. |
Standing partial tandem | 1 min each | Performed on both a firm and thick foam surface with eyes open and closed. |
Tandem standing heel to toe | 1 min each | Performed on both a firm and thick foam surface with eyes open and closed. |
Standing with head turns | 1 min each | Performed on both a firm and thick foam surface with anterior, posterior, and lateral foot positions. |
Single leg stance | 30 s each | Performed on firm surface, raise right leg, balancing as long as possible. Repeat with other leg. |
March in place | 30 s × 2 | Performed on both a firm and thick foam surface, march in place slowly. |