Wall squats with ball
You will need a large therapy ball for this exercise. Ask your doctor or physical therapist what size you will need, but it should be large enough to cover your back.
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Stand with your back facing a wall. Place your feet about a shoulder-width apart.
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Place the therapy ball between your back and the wall, and move your feet out in front of you so they are about a foot in front of your hips.
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Keep your arms at your sides, or put your hands on your hips.
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Slowly squat down as if you are going to sit in a chair, rolling your back over the ball as you squat. The ball should move with you but stay pressed into the wall.
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Be sure that your knees do not go in front of your toes as you squat.
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Hold for 6 seconds.
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Slowly rise to your standing position.
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Repeat 8 to 12 times.