Balance Pad Side Step
Exercise Overview
This is an ankle proprioception exercise used to build up stability. Stand next to a balance pad and jump onto it sideways with the target foot. Hold the landed position for up to 5 seconds and step off of it to prepare yourself for the next repetition.
Muscles Involved
Intrinsic Foot MusclesMedial Longitudinal ArchKnee MeniscusACL / PCL / MCL / LCLATFL / CFL / PTFL / Deltoid Ligament
Related Conditions
Knee Meniscus TearACL / PCL / MCL / LCL TearAnkle Sprain (ATFL, TFL, CFL, PTFL sprain)Achilles Tendinitis / TendinopathyTibialis Posterior Tendinitis / TendinopathyPlantar Fasciitis
