ROTATIONAL STEP & LEAN
Do you struggle with falling or feeling like you are going to fall when you change directions
or rotate your body?
You are not alone.
So many of my MS Gym members lose their balance when they suddenly change directions
because something is in their way or rotate their body to perform an activity of daily living.
This lack of coordination and balance comes from slow or disrupted signaling between the
balance sensor in your cerebellum (small organ at the base of your brain).
Poor rotational balance also comes from poor communication from the feet, ankles,
knees, hips, and spine to your brain.
How do you fix that?
By training your brain and body to rotate better in a slow, safe, predictable, and low
intensity simulation of ROTATING YOUR BODY.
This movement drill called a ROTATIONAL STEP UP is a super effective drill that I practice at
least 2-3 times per week to ensure my rotational centers are turned on and working.
As you perform this drill, the keys to success are:
1. Pull your abs in, brace your core, and GET SET before you move.
2. Lift your foot first – then start rotating your body.
3. As you contact the step place your WHOLE FOOT on the surface.
4. Try to shift your body weight into the middle of your foot – not your toes.
5. Lean forward slowly – Pause when you feel comfortable.
6. Return to start by reversing the process slowly.
7. Reset your body position in between each repetition to cancel out any unwanted
momentum.
These stepping, leaning, and balancing drills are really effective and I recommend
practicing these often to keep your cerebellum happy.
Enjoy!
*** If you would like to start counteracting your neurologic symptoms and rebuilding or
improving your balance, TYPE “BALANCE” in the comments and I will DM you the link to your
program.
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