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These inflated disks are also used in rehabilitation exercises to help people regain their sense of movement and position, known as proprioception, and exercises for seniors who want to maintain or improve their balance. The third use for a balance disk is as a seat cushion for active sitting, similar to using an exercise ball as a chair.Sitting on the balance disc creates active and dynamic sitting. Place the disc directly onto the chair, this provides a less stable sitting surface, which means that the body has to make continuous small movements to correct balance.
These movements strengthen the deep core stability muscles which provide postural support to the body.Because the balance disc provides an unstable surface, things like standing, sitting and kneeling become core exercises. Standing on a balance disc engages the core muscles and focuses on balance. To increase difficulty, try balancing on one leg or add hand weights while standing.
Using your Core Balance Disc on a chair creates a more open angle between the waist and legs. The pelvis can tilt back to its natural setting, relieving stress on the lumbar region. Perform exercises at your desk with pelvic tilts and more. Improve low back, posture, core and spinal muscles.Use a Balance Disc for an Exercise Challenge or Active Sitting A balance disc is an inflated cushion that you stand on for balance and core exercises or use as a seat cushion, with benefits for fitness and rehab.
Sit on the center of the disc, knees bent with heels on the ground, and extend arms out to your sides. Slowly lift one leg up off the ground, keeping it bent. Once stable, lift the other leg up until both are at approximately 90 degrees. Hold in this position as long as you can, up to 30 seconds.
Put the disc on a chair or flat sitting area, and sit on it. For some people, you might have to use your hands for balance or even have someone help steady you. It is almost like a modified version of sitting on a swiss/stability ball. Once you sit on it, you can shift back and forth side to side.
Balance Disc Instructions CAUTION: The sample exercises shown are not suited to all abilities and/or health conditions. Consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new exercise routine. Getting Started Use a chair, counter or wall for additional support before stepping on the disc for the first time. Shift your weight from your heels.Enter: The Balance Cushion.
Also referred to as a “wobble cushion,” this inflatable disc sits in the seat of your chair, providing you with just enough instability to engage your core and back muscles while you sit. You’ll notice you sit taller, straighter, and maintain a firmer stance within your core to.The balance disc is an important tool used in core training. You can actually stand, sit and kneel on the balance disc.
This is performed in such a way that increases difficulty on those easy exercise routines. Beginners are encouraged to do sitting exercises using the balance disc.A balance disc is a device that can be used for various exercises to improve our balance and stability. In addition to being used as an exercise mechanism, a balance disc also helps us work on our stability during our everyday activities like sitting at our desks while working. Benefits of a Balance Disc.
Stability cushions are also known as exercise discs, balance cushions, wobble cushions, or stability discs. I like wobble cushions. Wobble cushions are closely related to balance boards, but you don’t sit on those. This article is about sitting.
Exercise balls can be used for sitting, but not as conveniently as wobble cushions.The main use of balance discs by athletes is to strengthen core stability and muscles which also decreases back pain. Just sitting on a balance disc will encourage a more active or dynamic posture, which can be very important in the more sedentary lifestyles many of us lead.If you get really good at this, buy a balance disk and practice on that.
Chair squats: Use a chair and practice getting up from a sitting position, 20 times with no hands. Squats help strengthen.Flexible seating options like balance ball chairs, stay-n-play balls, balance discs and chair bands will help kids get the wiggles out, releasing built up energy and helping them focus.
Available in a variety of fun colors, prints and even funny faces. SHOP KIDS ACTIVE SITTING.
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Thanks for the video. Would you use this to sit on for extended periods of time? (i.e. at a desk)
hi dr jo. for a post fibula fracture which exercise can u recommend? i lost my balance. i bought the disc. thanks
Dr. Jo where can I buy the Womfy pillow like in your video. I’ve been looking but can’t find it. I think I would love it look so comfy.
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What is the size you recommend? I have noticed they come in different sizes?
Excellent video. After surgeries, I went to physical therapy and regaining balance was an important part of it. I missed the balance discs and am going to get one for use at home. Thanks.
stability disc specifically can be used for ankle and knee exercise?????????????????????
This was the best demo of the stability disc that I have found. I liked the variety of exercises. I would like to see more fro Dr. Jo showing more standup exercises on this disc..
People with bad posture will always have problems regardless if it’s a $$$$$ Herman Miller chair, $ folding chair or an $ exercise ball
Hi! First of all thank you very much for yr videos,. They’re very useful. I have a weak core but I wonder if this stability disc is good for people like me who have back problems, that is to say, arthroses and two hernias on the low back. Thanks again for yr videos, Rgds
Thanks can you please let me know where can I buy one of those??
What was the name of the book you mentioned that your friend authored about sitting posture?
Can you make a workout of it? I’m trying loosing weight but i also want to have fun, i mean like counting 30 seconds when you do one of these exercises, would mean a lot ����❤