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Romberg Exercise

Romberg exercise
  1. Stand with a chair in front of you and a wall behind you. If you begin to fall, you may use them for support.
  2. Put your feet together and your arms to your side.
  3. Hold this position for 30 seconds.

Do this exercise twice a day. Try to progress to doing it with your eyes closed.

By Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Last Revised December 19, 2012

Last Revised: December 19, 2012

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine

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