How is your balance? Take this 10-second balance test right now:

 Stand comfortably near a wall with your arms in any position you choose. Lift one foot an inch or two off the floor so that you are balancing on the other foot. If you can’t hold this position for more than 10 seconds, you’re at risk for a fall. See page 16 of Gentle Core Exercises for ways to increase your core strength and improve your balance.

 I failed this in the hospital and still fail this today trying to stand on my affected left leg. I consider my balance extremely good however because I perturb it constantly as I walk challenging trails most days. My therapists failed me by never providing any rehab exercise when I failed  this component in the Berg Balance Scale.