The step-back exercise, stationary lunge with reduced range, and curtsy are great for maintaining the ability to get down and up from the floor by strengthening key lower-body muscles like the quads, glutes, and hamstrings while improving balance and coordination. These exercises mimic everyday movements such as kneeling or standing, helping to build stability and mobility. By using a reduced range of motion, they remain accessible to beginners or those with limited mobility, gradually increasin

Practice backward and sideward stepping to help improve balance especially in individuals with Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, and Dementia. This will not only improve postural control to decrease falling backwards but it increases brain activity by stimulating awareness ,processing and judgment . Look forward to increase challenge. Do at least daily for great results #physicaltherapy #exercise #balance #stroke #parkinsons #dementia #seniors #everyone | Doc H.

Prevent Knee Pain on Stairs This step back exercise changes how your joints and muscles share the workload, your will hips do more of the lifting, taking pressure off the knees while building strength and stability through the whole lower body. Try this exercise to strengthen your feet, hips, and knees all at once and prevent future knee problems #mobilityexercises #thefitnesslady #fitnessover40 #kneepainrelief #seniorhealth | The Fitness Lady