Wobble Board: Enhancing Balance, Coordination, and Core Strength
This heavy-duty Wobble Board with a textured, non-slip surface is a valuable tool for enhancing balance, coordination, and core strength.
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Balance and Coordination:
- Postural Control: Maintaining balance on the unstable surface of the board requires constant adjustments to maintain upright posture, significantly enhancing postural control.
- Dynamic Balance: Shifting weight on the board to maintain balance challenges dynamic balance and requires rapid adjustments to maintain stability.
- Coordination: Coordinating movements of the legs, arms, and core with the movement of the board enhances coordination and motor planning.
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Proprioception:
- Body Awareness: The constant shifting of weight on the board enhances proprioception, which is the sense of body position and movement in space.
- Sensory Integration: Navigating the movement of the board integrates sensory information from various sources, including vision, proprioception, and vestibular input, enhancing sensory integration.
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Core Strength:
- Core Engagement: Maintaining balance on the board requires significant engagement of core muscles, including abdominal and back muscles.
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Rehabilitation:
- Functional Mobility: The Wobble Board can be effectively used in rehabilitation programs to improve balance, gait, and functional mobility.
This Wobble Board, with its sturdy construction and non-slip surface, offers a challenging yet rewarding tool for enhancing balance, coordination, core strength, and proprioception.
Note: This description emphasizes the therapeutic potential of the Wobble Board within an occupational therapy framework, highlighting key features such as its impact on balance, coordination, proprioception, core strength, and functional mobility. It utilizes more precise and professional terminology, such as "postural control," "dynamic balance," "proprioception," and "sensory integration."
Disclaimer: This description is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Consult with a qualified occupational therapist or other healthcare professional for personalized recommendations and guidance on the safe and effective use of the Wobble Board.
This disclaimer is important to include as it emphasizes the need for professional guidance, especially in rehabilitation settings.
Product Feature:
- Diameter: 40cm.
- Height can be adjusted between 6cm and 7cm.
- Weight limit: 100kg