Exercises

Office Exercises

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Name: Humpty Dumpty

Purpose: Reduce the base of support in order to activate postural muscles of the torso.


Starting Position: Begin in a proper seated position with both feet flat on the floor..
 


Execution: Lift one leg off the ground and hold your heel approximately 15-20cm above the ground. Hold for a count of 30 seconds. Attempt to maintain proper posture and balance with the reduced base of support.

 


Regression: Place one hand on a stable object (i.e. desk) for additional support if needed. Attempt to reduce your dependence on your hands for stabilization as you become more comfortable.

 


Progression: Take both feet off the ground and place your heels against the stability ball or Evolution Chair for the duration of the exercise. To further progress the exercise, remove heels from ball/Evolution Chair as indicated in the two photos below.

 

 

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