Standing Balance (Double-Leg)
Builds steadiness standing evenly on both feet.
What it helps
Builds steady, even standing on both feet — the foundation for confident movement.
How to do it
- Stand with feet hip-width apart near a counter for support.
- Hold a steady, balanced position.
- Progress by lightly closing your eyes or standing on a softer surface as able.
Tips
- Keep support within reach.
Commonly done as 3 sets of 20–30 sec hold, daily.
Where this appears in recovery
Standing Balance (Double-Leg) is part of 11 recovery programs, most often at the strength & function (weeks 6–12), weight-bearing & strength (months 3–6) and weight-bearing & strength (weeks 6–12) stages, among others. Each program shows how it fits alongside the other movements:
- Cheilectomy (Big Toe) exercise guide
- Ankle ORIF (Trimalleolar) exercise guide
- Triple Arthrodesis exercise guide
- Ankle Arthroscopy (Cartilage Repair) exercise guide
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Reconstruction exercise guide
- Hammertoe Correction exercise guide
- Peroneal Tendon Repair exercise guide
- Medial Displacement Calcaneal Osteotomy exercise guide
- Morton's Neuroma Excision exercise guide
- Calcaneus Fracture ORIF exercise guide
- Keller Bunionectomy exercise guide
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These are general exercise guides, not a personal prescription. The repetitions and frequency shown are what's commonly used — your own surgeon or therapist may advise something different, and their guidance comes first.