
Why we know this works!
Why we know this works!
We love these exercise balls because as occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) we use them in the clinic every day to wake up the core and postural muscles that hours of soft recliner sitting put to sleep. What size exercise ball do you need? Pick the one that lets you sit with hips and knees at right angles: the 22-inch ball suits users about 5 foot 0 to 5 foot 5, and the 26-inch fits about 5 foot 6 to 6 foot 0. The ABS extra thick version holds up to 600 pounds and deflates slowly instead of bursting if punctured, the safer choice for heavier use or intensive therapy.
They are especially useful for people working on core strength, posture, and balance during recovery, and they double as an active seat that keeps your trunk working while you sit. If sitting unsupported feels unsteady, use the ball near a wall with someone close by, or build strength from a sturdy chair with Resistance Bands first.
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Aaron Anderson
OTR/L, ECHM
LENEXA, KS
ArthritisCardiac RecoveryChronic Pain
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Amanda Clowers
OTD, OTR/L, ATP
Omaha, NE
ArthritisHand & Upper ExtremityGeneral Aging
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Ashley Ballou
OTR
OTR/L
Houston , TX
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Ashley Mahoney
OTR/L, Realtor
Kansas City KS and MO Metro, KS
Cardiac RecoveryArthritisChronic Pain
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Blake Spanjer
OTD, OTR/L
Roeland Park, KS
Dementia / Alzheimer'sFall Prevention & BalanceParkinson's
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