Lateral Weight Shifts
Builds side-to-side control and confidence through the ankle.
What it helps
Builds side-to-side control and confidence, retraining steady, balanced movement.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding support.
- Shift your weight side to side, loading each foot in turn.
- Keep the movement smooth and controlled.
Tips
- Progress how far you shift as comfort and stability improve.
Commonly done as 2-3 sets of 10, daily.
Where this appears in recovery
Lateral Weight Shifts is part of 1 recovery program, typically at the advanced recovery (months 3–6) stage. Each program shows how it fits alongside the other movements:
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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.