4. Balance training for 5 minutes consisted of static
and dynamic exercises using mainly upright positions.
Balance exercises were organized in the following
4 levels 6 : (1) postures that gradually reduced
the base of support; (2) dynamic movements that
perturbed the center of gravity; (3) stressing postural
muscle groups; and (4) dynamic movements
while performing a secondary task individually or in
groups, with a progressively narrowed base of support.
In this component, patients were also trained
on how to lie down and get up from the floor.