Single-Leg Balance

Keep a solid object such as a chair near you so you can hold it in case you feel unsteady.

Stand upright with your feet together and your arms stretched out to your sides, forming the letter "T."

Tighten your tummy and gluteus (butt) muscles to activate your core. This will help prevent instability or falling to one side or the other.

Lift the foot of the unaffected leg off the ground and bend it at the knee.

Keeping the other leg straight, try to balance the bent leg for at least 20 seconds. Focus on standing upright without leaning side-to-side or to the front or back.

Then bring your leg and arms down and relax.

Do at least 8 to 10 reps.

Once you can balance on your affected leg with your eyes open, try balancing on it with your eyes closed.

Once you master this level, beef up the single-leg balance by standing on something squishy such as a pillow or a section of foam.