Week 3
Your Physical Therapist will determine the appropriate beats per minute (BPMs) for exercises using the metronome.
Gaze Shifting, Horizontal, Feet Together
2 minutes - Standing
Stand with feet together and holding 2 targets up side by side, 8 inches apart. Look at first target, then without moving head, move eyes to second target. Keep eyes focused on second target and move head in line with eyes. Next move eyes only back to first target, followed by head-repeat for 2 minutes using your metronome to pace your movements between 60-120 BPM.
Gaze Shifting, Vertical, Feet Together
2 minutes - Standing
Stand with feet together and holding 2 targets up one above the other, 8 inches apart. Look at first target, then without moving head, move eyes to second target. Keep eyes focused on second photo and move head in line with eyes. Next move eyes only back to first target, followed by head-repeat for 2 minutes using your metronome to pace your movements between 60-120 BPM.
Balance Feet Semi-Tandem, Eyes Open
2 minutes - Standing
Stand with feet together but staggered. Balance with eyes open for 2 minutes.
Walk X1 Horizontal, Forwards and Backwards
2 minutes - Walking
Place target on wall in front of you, keep eyes fixed on target while turning head side to side as though saying "no". Continue moving head side to side while walking 5 steps forward to target and then backward 5 steps away from target. Repeat and Continue for 2 minutes using your metronome to pace your movements at 60 to 120 BPM.
Walk 5 Steps Turn and Stop, Repeat
2 minutes - Walking
Using an open space or hallway, walk forward 5 steps, turn around “about-face” and continue walking 5 steps. Simply look in the direction that you are walking. Using your timer, repeat for 2 minutes.
Balance Semi-Tandem, Eyes Closed
2 minutes - Standing
Stand with back in corner of room with feet placed in staggered position with eyes closed. Continue to balance for 2 minutes, adjusting foot position as needed to improve success.
Walk X1 Vertical, Forwards and Backwards
2 minutes - Walking
Place target on wall in front of you, keep eyes fixed on target while tilting head up and down as though saying "yes". Continue moving up and down while walking 5 steps forward to target and then backward 5 steps away from target. Repeat and Continue for 2 minutes using your metronome to pace your movements at 60 to 120 BPM.
Balance Full Tandem, Eyes Open
2 minutes - Standing
Stand with your back to the corner, place your feet in the heel-to-toe position. Keep your eyes open and attempt to balance, touching the walls or chair as little as possible. Using your timer, continue for 2 minutes.
Gaze Shifting, Vertical, Semi-Tandem
2 minutes - Standing
Stand in corner with feet staggered, hold 2 targets one above the other 8 inches apart. Begin looking at first target, move eyes only to second target, followed by moving head. Move eyes to first target, followed by head. Repeat pattern for 2 minutes using your metronome to pace your movements between 60-120 BPM.
Balance Feet Semi-Tandem, Eyes Open
2 minutes - Standing
Stand in corner with feet in staggered position with eyes open for 2 minutes. Adjust foot position to increase or decrease difficulty as needed.
Walk Narrow Base of Support (BOS)
2 minutes - Walking
Imagine walking along a straight line or on a balance beam, 5 steps. Turn around and repeat. Using your timer, continue for 2 minutes.