REPS: 8-10, SETS: 2, WEEKLY: 1-2
Repeat this exercise with the other leg.
Begin standing tall, holding onto a stationary object in front of you.
Lift one foot off the ground and balance on one leg. On your stance leg, lift your heel and raise up
onto your toes, then lower back down and repeat.
Make sure to keep your balance and do not let your heel roll to either side.
REPS: 8-10, SETS: 2, WEEKLY: 1-2
Your child may hold on to a rail or your hand for support. Always stand behind your child for safety. Repeat with other leg. If your child's balance is good, she/he may do this activity without holding the rail or your hand for support.
Begin standing tall on a step.
Slowly step off and lower one leg behind the step, lightly touching your foot to the ground. Straighten your leg on the step, returning to the starting position and repeat.
Make sure to keep your knee in line with your foot and do not let your pelvis tilt or drop.
REPS: 5-7, SETS: 2, WEEKLY: 1-2
Start at a very low step if your child is not good with jumping yet ( 2 inch high surface, 4 inch high, 6 inch etc.). Make sure that your child's toes are close to the edge of the step or surface to prevent their toes from getting caught. Give your child the following cues "Bend your knees and jump"
Begin with your child standing on an elevated surface, such as a step.
Holding your child's hand, instruct them to jump down from the step and land on both legs.
Try to vary the surface height until they are able to land the jump. Gradually increase the height as they improve. Place flat targets on the ground for them to jump onto.
REPS: 5-7, SETS: 2, WEEKLY: 1-2
Stand close to your child for safety. Make sure your child's toes are close to the edge of the step to prevent them from getting caught. Give your child the following cues, "bend your knees and jump".
Begin standing tall in back of a step with a mat in front of it.
Step up onto the step so you are standing on it with both feet. Then, jump off the step onto the mat.
Make sure to land on both feet. Use bubbles or elevated toys to encourage jumping up.
REPS: 5-10, SETS: 2, WEEKLY: 1-2
After completing this exercise with your right leg, repeat it with the other leg.
Begin lying on your back with one knee bent and your other leg straight.
Engaging your thigh muscles, slowly lift your straight leg until it is parallel with your other thigh, then
lower it back to the starting position and repeat.
Make sure to keep your leg straight and do not let your back arch during the exercise.
REPS: 5-10, SETS: 2 ,WEEKLY: 1-2
After completing this exercise with your right leg, repeat it with your left leg.
Begin lying on your side with your top leg straight and your bottom leg bent.
Lift your top leg up toward the ceiling, then slowly lower it back down and repeat.
Make sure to keep your leg straight and do not let your hips roll backward or forward during the
exercise.
REPS: 8-10, SETS: 2, WEEKLY: 1-2
Repeat the exercise with your other leg.
Begin sitting upright in a chair.
Slowly straighten one knee so that your leg is straight out in front of you. Hold, and then return to
starting position and repeat.
Make sure to keep your back straight during the exercise.