Week 7
Your Physical Therapist will determine the appropriate beats per minute (BPMs) for exercises using the metronome.
Gaze Shifting Horizontal, Feet Together
2 minutes - Standing - Foam Cushion
Stand on foam in corner with feet together, hold 2 target side by side 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, metronome set to 60 to 120 BPM.
Gaze Shifting Vertical, Feet Together
2 minutes - Standing - Foam Cushion
Stand in corner of room with feet together on a foam cushion. Start your metronome at a pace of 60 - 120 beats per minute. Repeat Gaze shifting exercise with target held one above the other, about 8 inches apart. Try to complete a full up and down movement within each beat of the metronome. Using your timer, continue for 2 minutes.
Balance Feet Semi-Tandem, Eyes Open
2 minutes - Standing - Foam Cushion
Continue standing on a foam cushion with your back to the empty corner of a room, place feet together but in staggered position. Keep your eyes open. Using your timer, continue balancing for 2 minutes. Monitor your success, if the task is too easy, slide your staggered foot a little bit forward. If too hard, slide your staggered foot a little backward.
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 between 60 and 120 BPM.
Walk 5 Steps and Turn, 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 - Foam Cushion
Stand on foam in corner of room with feet staggered. Close eyes, balancing for 2 minutes.
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 head up and down while walking 5 steps forward to target and then backward 5 steps away from target. Repeat and Continue for 2 minutes, metronome set to 60 to 120 BPM.
Balance Full Tandem, Eyes Open
2 minutes - Standing - Foam Cushion
Stand on a foam cushion 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 Horizontal, Semi-Tandem
2 minutes - Standing - Foam Cushion
While standing on a foam cushion in the corner of a room, place feet together, but with one foot slightly forward. Start your metronome to a pace of 60 -120 beats per minute. Hold two photos in front of you side-by-side at arms-length, about 8 inches apart. Align your head and eyes with the first photo. Then, look at the second target with your eyes only and then turn your head to the second photo. Try to keep the photo clearly in focus during the head movement. Look back at the first photo with your eyes only, then turn your head to line up with your eyes. Repeat this pattern, look at the second target with your eyes first and then turn your head to the first target. Try to complete a full left to right head movement in time with each beat of the metronome. Make sure the two targets are close enough together so that when you are looking directly at one target, you can see the other target with your peripheral vision. Using your timer, continue for 2 minutes.
Gaze Shifting Vertical, Semi-Tandem
2 minutes - Standing - Foam Cushion
Start your metronome at a pace of 60-120 beats per minute. Stand on a foam cushion in corner of room with feet close together, staggered with one foot further forward. Repeat Gaze shifting exercise with photos held one above the other, about 8 inches apart. Try to complete a full up and down movement within each beat of the metronome. Using your timer, continue for 2 minutes.
Walk Narrow Base of Support
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.