Lower Body Strength and Balance Exercises - 17 minutes

Lower Body Strength and Balance Exercises - 17 min by LEAP Service Description: This 17 minute exercise routine is designed to strengthen your legs and work on your balance. The exercises will be done in standing. Please have a sturdy chair nearby so you can sit down and take breaks as needed. For safety and stability, have something you can hold on to when you need it, like the back of the chair, wall, or table. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Music: ambient forest sounds Voice over: Cara Kircher Editing: Cara Kircher Video: Bonnie Cai-Duarte, Cara Kircher, and Bronwen Moore ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ About the LEAP Service: LEAP stands for "Living Engaged and Actively with Pain." We are a team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in the Brain and Spinal Cord Rehab Program at Toronto Rehab, University Health Network in Canada. We are passionate professionals who want to share some of our self-management resources with the world. If you have pain, mobility issues, or simply wish to explore being kinder to yourself through relaxation, meditation and movement practices, then please subscribe to our channel! 100% of any ad revenue generated by our videos, is directed to UHN Foundation to help fund future LEAP projects. Thank you for your support! We have also published a pain self-management workbook, entitled: "Changing Your Pain Pathways: ways to cope with pain in daily life." Check it out through all major booksellers! 100% of the book revenue is directed to UHN Foundation to help fund future LEAP projects. Legal Disclaimer: This video does not replace physical therapy or exercises prescribed by a medical professional. This video does not replace nor should you construe it as medical advice. Talk to your health care team before starting this or any other exercise program. Do not do exercises that are beyond your fitness or ability level. Have someone with you for the first few exercise sessions. Stop an exercise if it causes pain or too much discomfort. Seek medical attention if pain or discomfort persists. Never ignore or delay seeking medical advice because of anything said or done in this video. There are risks in any exercise program. University Health Network, Toronto Rehab, LEAP Service is not responsible or liable for any harm, loss, medical problems or other consequences you may suffer or cause resulting from the use of this video or reliance on information provided in this video. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #exercise #chairexercises #lowerbodyexercises #balanceexercises #standingexercises #relaxingmusic #chronicpain #persistentpain #painflareupexercises #torontorehab #universityhealthnetwork #LEAPservice