Unilateral stance
Unilateral stance
- Stand in front of a counter or chair with your hands lightly resting on the counter or chair.
- Shift all of your weight to your injured leg, and stand only on the injured leg.
- Stand just on that leg for 30 to 60 seconds, then put the other foot down and rest. Repeat 8 to 12 times during the day.
If it doesn't cause problems, such as knee pain or clicking, you can make this exercise a little harder by slightly bending your injured knee and standing on just that leg.
Current as of: May 1, 2026
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