BALANCE PAD SPLIT SQUAT

This is a balance or proprioception exercise for the foot and ankle. It is a modification of the SPLIT SQUAT exercise that uses a balance pad to provide an unstable surface. Start by planting the lead foot on a balance pad, with both knees bent to 90 degrees. Complete a split squat by extending the front knee to raise the body up to a split stand position.

Structures Involved:

• Quadriceps

• Intrinsic Foot Muscles

• Medial Longitudinal Arch

Related Conditions:

• Knee Meniscus Tear

• ACL / PCL / MCL / LCL Tear

• Ankle Sprain (ATFL, TFL, CFL, PTFL sprain)

• Achilles Tendinitis / Tendinopathy

• Tibialis Posterior Tendinitis / Tendinopathy

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