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Mar 2023
7:32am, 8 Mar 2023
41,057 posts
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EvilPixie
Now this is something I can try!
Questions…. Does footwear make a difference? Slippers vs barefoot vs trainers vs work shoes!
Is trying it regardless of footwear better than waiting barefoot time
How high off the floor is the raised foot? I’m thinking standing by photocopier is just off floor rested on foot ok?!?
Am I over thinking this?
Work now so will try later!
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Mar 2023
7:38am, 8 Mar 2023
58,687 posts
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Derby Tup
Don't think, just do 
I tend to extend the leg off floor straight in front. Barefoot or just socks gives you more 'feel'
I used to use my wobble board in the kitchen at our old house: tile floor and worktops to hold on to for mounting / dismounting
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Mar 2023
8:16am, 8 Mar 2023
3,127 posts
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Fitz
After I had labyrinthitis in 2018, my balance has never been quite the same, plus I had a chronic achilles injury for most of 2022. I got into the habit of standing on one leg while brushing my teeth morning and evening and it really helped the ankle / achilles. I can't do it with eyes closed, probably a legacy of the labyrinthitis.
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Mar 2023
9:04am, 8 Mar 2023
1,010 posts
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Shades
Pix - yes, footwear makes a great difference. Easiest is in trainers as they give the foot some support, hardest is barefoot/socks on soft surface, mats, towels, thick carpet. So start with trainers on.
I bend my knee and raise foot behind so level with knee. I'm transferring the weight from hand to hand in front of my body so don't want to raise foot in front of my body.
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Mar 2023
9:09am, 8 Mar 2023
41,060 posts
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EvilPixie
so easy ones at work in trainers then try again at home!!
I wonder if trainers and eyes closed is therefore "easy"?
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Mar 2023
9:40am, 8 Mar 2023
2,353 posts
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MudMeanderer
Just any time you're standing around, hover one foot fractionally above the ground - as long as you're not loading the second foot it should have some effect.
I use a cheap bosu ball equivalent, and you can subtly change the difficulty by changing the amount of air in it. Being incredibly flat footed though, it can really tire my calves out!
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Mar 2023
10:08am, 8 Mar 2023
1,011 posts
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Shades
Pix - with trainers it's easier but it's still hard with eyes closed.
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Mar 2023
10:10am, 8 Mar 2023
41,066 posts
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EvilPixie
interested to see now!
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Mar 2023
10:16am, 8 Mar 2023
14,420 posts
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jda
I do a minute each foot on a wobble cushion while brushing teeth. Started again recently (after a long break) after an ankle sprain to give it some exercise.
Eyes closed is challenging but with practice I got good at it a while back. Maybe start again.
I've always stood on one foot to take off my leggings when out running.
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Mar 2023
10:18am, 8 Mar 2023
41,067 posts
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EvilPixie
managed 1 min (counting) per leg at photocopier in trainers
easier than Tree LOL so yes trainers do make a big difference
having said that my left ankle was less stable than my right
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