Wobble Boards

The wobble or balance board is one of the most commonly used and versatile pieces of equipment for lower limb strength and balance training.  It is an invaluable and inexpensive tool in the rehabilitation of ankle, knee and hip injuries. 

They are made from a circular disc of wood with a hemisphere placed centrally underneath, allowing the most comprehensive range of motion. Some manufacturers have developed an adjustable central mechanism to allow different degrees of tilt or have placed the board on an air cushion.

Various adaptations are available, offering many different uses and benefits.

Rocker board

These boards are built to offer only one plane of motion, either front to back or side to side.

They can be large enough to accommodate both feet or just the right size for one foot.

Air Cushion

Quite simply an air filled circular cushion.  Some models have a valve to allow as little or as much air as required.  Not only can this piece of equipment be used in a similar way to a wobble board, but there are hundreds of other exercises and uses.  Perfect for use where a floor covering may be damaged by a wooden board.

Convenient and effective training or retraining of the body's sense of balance (proprioception), which can become quickly and severely impaired, even after minor injury.

A good sense of balance controls the position of the pelvis which will improve lower abdominal, hip and core pelvic muscle strength and control.

Strengthens

Quadriceps, hamstring and calf muscles

Knee and ankle ligaments and muscles

Core stabilising muscles of the lower abdomen and pelvis.

Use

After injury or post operation

To train balance skills as part of a core stability programme.

To improve mechanical back pain due to posture imbalances and muscle weakness.

To improve sports specific balance skills such as those in skiing, dancing, rugby, football etc.

This balancing board is a flat wooden disc mounted on an inverted hemisphere.

Many people also find the mini trampoline or bouncer incredibly useful for balance and coordination work. A useful feature is the optional handlebar to make balance work safer for those who need support.  The Airex balance pad and bar offer a more gentle balance exercise.

Children love trying to balance on the Senso Balance Hedgehog which can be a great addition to any nursery or playroom.

View the full range of rehabilitation products

You may also be interested in:

• Exercise Band, Versatile & Effective
• Aquaflex Pelvic Floor Exercise System
• Formthotics
• Intelligent Training
• Vulkan The Professional’s Choice