Single Leg Stance
Contraindications
- Acute ankle sprain
- Severe vertigo
Benefits
- Improves balance and stability
- Strengthens ankle proprioception
- Enhances hip and core control
- Reduces fall risk
- Rehab after ankle or knee injury
Single Leg Stance is a fundamental balance and proprioception exercise used extensively in physiotherapy. It trains the body to maintain stability on one leg, which is essential for walking, running, climbing stairs, and preventing falls.
Proprioception — the body’s ability to sense its position in space — is often impaired after ankle sprains, knee injuries, and in elderly individuals. This exercise helps restore that sense and builds confidence in weight-bearing activities.
How to Perform
Stand with your feet together and hands on your hips. Lift one foot off the floor, bending your knee slightly. Focus on a fixed point ahead to help with balance. Hold the position for 30 seconds. Lower your foot and repeat on the other side. Complete 3 repetitions on each side.
Need Guidance?
Our physiotherapists can show you the proper form and tailor this exercise to your needs.