Pages 21-23 of LiFE Participant’s Manual

Stepping over objects: side to side

Stepping over objects in a side-to-side movement performed the same way as the forwards-and-backwards movement except that it is done sideways.

For both the above activities support should be readily available. Participants are encouraged to start with support, but to gradually decrease this as they are more confident in stepping forwards and backwards and side to side.

Balance Principle: Stepping over objects
Balance Activity: Stepping side to side

PICS

Stepping sideways over join between the lino and carpet using hand support.

Stepping sideways over an object on the floor using hand support.

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