Step 4: Add Balance Activities

1-Leg Standing / Side Kick / Standing on Foam / Back Kick with Band

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1-Leg Standing: Lift foot to stand on one leg. Repeat on other leg. Use a sturdy chair for support as needed.		Side Kick: Extend your knee and kick out to the side. Repeat on other leg. Use a sturdy chair for support as needed.

Standing on Foam: Stand with both feet on a foam stability trainer. Use a sturdy chair for support as needed.		Back Kick with Band: Loop center of band around one ankle and stabilize other end under your foot. Kick band backward, keeping your knee straight. Use a sturdy chair for support as needed.

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