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Alternating inside/outside foot placements on ladder

Alternating inside/outside foot placements on ladder, 3 sets, 10 repetitions

Illustration of the Alternating inside/outside foot placements on ladder exercise

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How to do the exercise

Sets: 3

Repetitions: 10 back-and-forth movements

Description: Stand in front of a ladder placed on the ground. Step forward by alternately placing the inner edge then the outer edge of each foot into each rung of the ladder, controlling the movement carefully to maintain balance.

Tips: Keep your gaze straight ahead, maintain a stable trunk, and perform the steps slowly to improve motor control of the ankle and foot.

Progression: Increase speed or reduce the width of your steps as the movement becomes easier.

At a glance

Goal
Motor control
Level
Beginner
Equipment
floor ladder
Starting position
Standing in front of a ladder on the ground
Clinical goal
Improve motor control of the foot and ankle
Also known as
inner outer foot placements ladder, ladder foot exercise, lateral ladder walking

Precautions

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This information is educational and does not replace advice from a healthcare professional. Ask your physiotherapist or doctor before starting, especially if you have pain, a recent injury or have had surgery.