With Parkinson’s Disease, standing on one leg can be daunting. When I’m evaluating new clients, they tell me they hate standing on one leg because it never gets better, no matter how much they practice. Tight tissue in the ankles and calves can have a huge effect or your ability to stand on one foot.
Tightness in Your Feet, Ankles, and Calves Affects the Entire Body
By rolling out your feet, doing range-of-motion exercises, and massaging your calves, you are hydrating tissue, stimulating your nerves, and mobilizing the small bones in your feet. Rigid feet can even affect your pelvic movement and breathing. Crazy, huh?
Watch this video to learn about a great routine to help increase your time and confidence standing on one leg:
Want more exercises to improve your balance? Join our Balance Builders Course! It’s a five-week course that you can do in person or virtually. Classes are held once a week, and you’ll also get recorded videos that you can do at home. For more information, email Kimberly.
We also offer specialty digital courses to address a variety of Parkinson’s symptoms, including stooped posture and stiff hands and feet:
- Rebel Fit Club Posture School
- Rebel Fit Club’s “From Cramping Feet to Happy Feet!” Course
- Rebel Fit Club’s PD Exercises to Improve Hand Dexterity & Mobility
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