Romberg Exercise

Romberg exercise

  1. Stand with a chair in front of you and a wall behind you. If you begin to fall, you may use them for support.
  2. Put your feet together and your arms to your side.
  3. Hold this position for 30 seconds.

Do this exercise twice a day. Try to progress to doing it with your eyes closed.

Credits

ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerAnne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Last RevisedDecember 19, 2012
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: December 19, 2012
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine

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