Hi there @steveny9, I appreciate your question. Just want to make sure that you know this exercise program is designed for me as I face osteoporosis and falling is not something you want to do. The stabilizing exercises begin with simple things like standing in a prescribed way for a minute or so at a time. I am happy so far and can see improvement in both strength and stability.

These first five are for stability and are just the beginning of the program that Mayo PT's have designed for me based on the advice from my endocrinologist. (1) Romberg Stance for 30-60 seconds 2-3 times a day, (2) Simple "Sit to Stand" 10 reps 1-3 times a day. (3) Heel rises while standing at the counter 10-20 of these 1-2 times a day. Another counter position, (4) Hip Abduction 10 of these 1-2 times a day and finally (5) Seated quad which is a simple leg lift from a seated position 10 of these 1-2 times a day.

So the program works because when you start you only do these and only every other day. Then your program progress is evaluated and some are replaced with new ones or more are added. The benefit is that the program continually changes as your efforts begin to pay off. Of course you are encouraged to continue walking and cardiovascular exercise on you own.

I hope this introduction gives you an idea of what it takes to have some confidence that you will be a lot more stable.

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Chris