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Tandem Walking

Balance - Tandem Walking

*There are many modifications for this exercise. Please consult your Physical Therapist
to see what the best option for your child are along with sets and repetitions.

Tandem walking on a line
In an open space have the child walk from one side of the room to the other walking
heel to toe with each step. If you have a line on a rug or tile floor available, you can use
the line as a visual guide for the child to walk along. To make this activity more
engaging for your child you can pretend they are walking a tightrope, make it a race,
have them balance a ball on plate as they walk, have the child transport their favorite
toys from one side of the room to the other. Feel free to get creative!
Assistance Progression
If your child is unable to perform this activity on their own, you can help them. If your
child requires a lot of assistance the use of a gait belt or holding two hands may be
needed. As your child improves progress to one hand and then stand by assistance.
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  • Home
  • Resources
    • Exercise & Activities >
      • Strength >
        • Full Body - Motor Planning & Gross Motor Activities
        • Full Body - Kicking
        • Full-Body Crab Walking
        • Full Body - Laundry Basket Push/Pull
        • Legs - Lower Extremity Strengthening Activities
        • Legs - Step ups onto a stool
        • Legs - Squatting
        • Arms
        • Core - Core Stability & Upper Extremity Strengthening Activities
        • Core - Core exercise on pillow
        • Core - Four Point
        • Core - Using Bubbles for Core Strength
      • Coordination >
        • Catching
        • Skipping and Galloping
        • Easy Jumping
        • Advanced Jumping
        • Hopscotch
      • Balance >
        • Balance Activities
        • Indoor Obstacle Course Ideas
        • Tandem Walking
      • Stairs >
        • Ideas to Improve Stair Climbing
        • Stairs
        • Stairs with Crutches
    • Sensory Motor >
      • Sensory Motor Activities
      • Clapping
      • Drumming
      • Deep Pressure Sensory Input
      • Sensory Activity Feet
      • Bear Hug Sensory Input
    • Stretches & Flexibility >
      • Legs - Flexibility
      • Legs - Calf Stretch Variations
      • Legs - Hamstring Stretch Variations
      • Arms - Cross Body Shoulder Stretch
      • Core - Cobra Stretch
    • Caregivers Tips >
      • Child Positioning
      • Transfer and Lifting Techniques >
        • Transfers/Lifting Safety
        • Proper Lifting
      • Tips for Guarding
    • Equipment Use >
      • Wheelchair >
        • Getting Familiar with Your Wheelchair
        • Wheelchair Safety
        • Wheelchair Transfers
        • How to Use Your Wheelchair
      • Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) >
        • AFO Sample Wear Schedule
        • AFO Video
    • By Diagnosis >
      • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) >
        • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy-Daily Stretches
      • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) >
        • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Resources
      • Cerebral Palsy (CP)
      • Down Syndrome (DS)
      • Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    • Outdoor Activities
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