The use of Physioball: Stability balls are a popular and versatile piece of fitness equipment used in gyms, homes, physical therapy sessions and even the workplace. Also known as exercise balls, Swiss balls, Physio balls, and balance balls, the purpose of the stability ball is to improve balance, muscle tone and core strength.
The Physioball/fitball is used for core stability exercises. Your body responds to the instability of the ball by strengthening your core to provide a steady base. There are hundreds of exercises you can perform with a fitball for your whole body.
Physioball/Stability ball manufactures claim that using the ball in place of an office chair has benefits such as increased trunk muscle activation and thus increased core strength, improved posture, and decreased discomfort.
By sitting on a Physioball chair, you make continuous micro-movements that enhance the circulation in your spine and strengthen crucial postural muscles. This active sitting helps prevent the stiffness and pain associated with poor posture and long sitting periods.
A large Physioball for sitting or lying on while exercising: Lie with the middle of your back on a fitness ball, your feet on the floor, your knees bent. Fitness balls target the core muscles, and can be used to work the arms and legs as well. I use a fitness ball to keep my back in shape.
Physioball/Therapy balls are used by Occupational Therapists for balance and coordination training, strengthening, gross motor and proprioceptive activities. Peanut Balls are very popular as they are more stable than a round therapy ball, building confidence and a sense of achievement.
The balls used in physiotherapy: The Physioball reduces the amount of body weight a patient has to lift when weak or partially paralysed. A weak patient may be able to move a partially paralysed leg if it is resting on a ball because the effect of gravity is reduced.
- Find neutral spine position.
- Learn proper posture.
- Increase lumbar (low back) mobility.
- Increase abdominal and back muscle strength.
- Increase balance and stability.
- Develop overall control and strength of the core body muscles.
- Learn to lift properly.
- Strengthen the back and ab muscles.
- Improve core stability and balance.
- Ensure proper body alignment.
- Reduce stiffness.
- Lessen fatigue.
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