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== Introduction == | |||
[[File:SLS balance on bosu.jpg|right|frameless]]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.<ref>Wikipedia. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balance_board Balance Boards]. Available from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balance_board (last accessed 29.3.2019)</ref> 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.<ref>Elisha Van Deusen. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df0XEQZWYRU&feature=youtu.be Benefits of balance board]. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df0XEQZWYRU&feature=youtu.be (last accessed 29.3.2019)</ref> | |||
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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.<ref>Wikipedia. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balance_board Balance Boards]. Available from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balance_board (last accessed 29.3.2019)</ref> 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.<ref>Elisha Van Deusen. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df0XEQZWYRU&feature=youtu.be Benefits of balance board]. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df0XEQZWYRU&feature=youtu.be (last accessed 29.3.2019)</ref> | |||
== Factors affecting degree of difficulty == | == Factors affecting degree of difficulty == | ||
Revision as of 12:21, 29 March 2019
Introduction[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]
There are many reasons a physiotherapist may choose to use a balance board. The include
Seniors training for falls prevention. A 2011 study found that wobble board training is effective for elderly people to improve their standing balance[4] Studies have also shown that the use of a balance board three times a week can reduce risk of falls in the elderly population.[5]
Lower limb strengthening and rehabilitation after lower limb injuries.
Watch the below video clip to get an idea the balance boards use in rehabilitation and sports training. 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)
- ↑ Ogaya S, Ikezoe T, Soda N, Ichihashi N. Effects of balance training using wobble boards in the elderly. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. 2011 Sep 1;25(9):2616-22. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21869636/ (last accessed 29.3.2019)
- ↑ Dougherty J, Kancel A, Ramar C, Meacham C, Derrington S. The effects of a multi-axis balance board intervention program in an elderly population. Missouri medicine. 2011 Mar;108(2):128. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21568236 (last accessed 29.3.2019)
- ↑ PT sue. Senior fitness. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTn0sPOHbxY (last accessed 29.3.2019)
- ↑ PT sue. Senior fitness. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTn0sPOHbxY (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)
