There are 4 principles of balance which can be trained in the LiFE program, and 6 different activities which can be embedded into daily life to train them.

Reducing your base of support – Tandem stand

– One-leg stand

– Tandem walk

Shifting weight and moving to limits of stability – Leaning – forwards, backwards, sideways
Stepping over objects – Stepping over objects
Stepping and turning (agility) – Stepping and changing direction
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