Vestibular Exercises: Balance Exercise 2

These instructions are for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) patients prescribed exercises to improve balance.

Patient instructions:

Your therapist will tell you how long to hold the exercise, how many times you should repeat it, and how many times you should perform the exercise each day.

1. Place a couch cushion on the floor.

2. Stand on the couch cushion with your ankles touching.

3. Cross your arms to touch the opposite shoulder.

4. Focus on the target 3 feet away.

5. Repeat the activity with your eyes closed.

Reviewed on January 16, 2023, by Sue Ellen Shelak, OTR/L