The Cheer Athlete
The Cheer Athlete
Laura Turner
Episode 163: Why Your Foot Isn't the Problem: Understanding Single-Leg Balance
16 minutes Posted Jul 2, 2026 at 1:09 am.
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Is your foot really the problem...or is it just where the movement shows up?

In this episode, I pull together the key ideas from my recent five-part YouTube series on single-leg stance and explain the why behind the exercises.

We'll talk about why balance is about more than simply standing on one foot, how movement screens help identify the real limiting factor, and why improving mobility, stability, and body awareness often leads to better strength and better performance.

Whether you're a cheer coach, athlete, personal trainer, therapist, or someone who simply wants to move better, this episode will help you stop guessing and start understanding movement.

  • Why the site of the problem isn't always the source of the problem
  • What single-leg stance can tell you about the entire body
  • When you need mobility, stability, or strength
  • Why corrective exercises are preparation—not the destination
  • How body awareness improves movement quality and performance
  • Why every old injury deserves consideration when evaluating movement

One takeaway:

Your body doesn't move one joint at a time—it moves as one connected system.

When you understand the pattern, choosing the right exercise becomes much easier.

🎥 Watch the complete Single-Leg Stance Series on YouTube.

🎁 Download the free Movement Tracker and learn more about the Move Better App using the links below.

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