Balance Boards
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Balance Board/Wobble board[edit | edit source]
In physiotherapy a balance or wobble board is used for balance, athletic, postural, coordination and falls prevention training. It is a circular object with an uneven base, on which the user attempts to balance. It is used to prepare people to: avoid injurious falls; to prevent sports injuries especially to the ankle and knee and for rehabilitation.[1] Over the years they have become very popular with many sports training people for eg snow boarders, hockey players, footballers. They are used in physiotherapy departments for various lower limb rehabilitation programs and for balance and fall prevention programs. They also are now being marketed for use at standing desks to keep workers more alert and improve fitness.[2]
Factors affecting degree of difficulty[edit | edit source]
The three variable are
- Surface area of the underside of the board
- The tilt angle ie the angle created when one edge of the board touches the ground.
- The size of the board. The larger the easier.[3]
Uses in Physiotherapy[edit | edit source]
To start watch the below video clip to get an idea of the breadth of its' use. Excuse the bit of a promotion for a certain type of board.
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Wikipedia. Balance Boards. Available from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balance_board (last accessed 29.3.2019)
- ↑ Elisha Van Deusen. Benefits of balance board. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df0XEQZWYRU&feature=youtu.be (last accessed 29.3.2019)
- ↑ Physio supplies. Choosing a balance board. Available from: http://www.physiosupplies.com/blog/ps/171/choosing-a-balance-board/ (last accessed 29.3.2019)
- ↑ Bob and Brad. Best balance board system. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB6469tDyLg&feature=youtu.be (last accessed 29.3.2019)
