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Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback
The Chattanooga Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback unit is a very useful device that provides a visual indication of whether you are working the correct postural muscles, in the right manner, when performing specific exercises. Research has shown that this can relieve and prevent back pain and neck pain.
Comes complete with easy to follow exercise descriptions that can be used to prevent and relieve back pain and neck pain.
For the prevention and treatment of back pain and neck pain, and to improve core stability.
Common back problems
Facet Syndrome
Slipped Disc
Low back pain
Sciatica
Spondylolysis
Spondylolysthesis
Size
19.5 x 10 x 10cm
Posture and Core Stability
The blue air bag is inflated using the hand pump. This is then placed against a specific part of the body, such as the lower back, trunk or neck, depending on the specific exercise.
The user then contracts the specific muscles which provide postural support. Research has shown that by being able to contract these postural muscles back pain and neck pain can be prevented and resolved. The Stabiliser helps by giving visual feedback that lets the user know whether they are using the correct technique.
With the correct technique the pressure reading on the dial changes, depending on the exercise the person is doing. The dial provides visual feedback and significantly improves the quality of the contraction of specific muscles during back exercises and neck exercises.
By improving these postural or ‘core stability’ muscles, spinal stability is greatly improved. Research has proved that this is very effective in the treatment of back pain in conditions such as Slipped Disc or Sciatica.
The Stabilizer can also be used for the prevention and treatment of neck pain.
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Swiss ball exercise book
Since the publication of Swiss Ball for Strength Tone and Posture, this manual has become an international success.
The swiss ball exercise book is ideal for beginner and advanced.
Written by TheSportsphysio.com senior therapist, Maureen Flett, it has now been published in many languages around the world.
Gym Ball
Core stability is the training of the core muscles of the body, which are responsible for posture, spinal support and balance.
Muscles in this group include, lower abdominals, buttocks, upper leg and spine.
Swiss balls, were a physiotherapy tool first used in Switzerland.
Invented by Mr Aquilino Cosani, a plastics manufacturer in Italy in 1963.
Gym balls are now found in many locations around the world.
Core training
The core muscles without training, become weaker, resulting in poor posture and are a forgotten part of many exercise programes.
Incorporating many of the examples illustrated in this book will help to tone and strengthen this muscle group.
Swiss Ball for Strength Tone and Posture features exercises suitable for the absolute beginner, seniors and mums to be.
Comments made on this book at Amazon.com
Each exercise is pictured and includes a well written explaination
Kelly Rossiter, Canada – Amazon customer feedback
The upper body chapter contained a particularly nice variety of exercises.
Doctor beth, New York, USA. – Amazon customer feedback
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Hydrotherapy
Well documented for the treatment of joint and muscular problems since ancient Greek and Roman times.
Hydrotherapy or aqua therapy is used today to help a variety of conditions from arthritis to stroke and paralysis.
Many sportsmen and women are aware of the benefits of hydrotherapy, whether used for rehabilitation following injury or surgery or to enhance their fitness and training.
Water offers support to joints and muscles, thus reducing impact and strain.
Water also offers a degree of resistance allowing for strengthening of injured muscles. This resistance however, is limited and in order to increase resistance, specially designed weighted belts and equipment are used.
Hydrotherapy is regularly employed in the very early stages of rehabilitation and this can cause problems with bandages, wound dressings, casts and PICC lines.
Waterproof cast protectors are available in a range of sizes to suit upper and lower limbs, allowing complete confidence in the water.
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Balance Training Equipment
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 in the form of rocker boards, balance air cushions.
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. This is often referred to as core stability.
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 who have experienced ankle injuries will still require an ankle support in order to avoid repeat injury.
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Exercise Band, Versatile & Effective
One of the easiest and most effective methods of strengthening muscles following injury or surgery is a simple length of latex band.
Supplied in different grades, from very light to super heavy, this product is widely used by practitioners in the rehabilitation of ankle, knee and upper limb injuries. The list of exercises is almost endless and the band can easily fold and fit into a pocket or bag, making it easy to take anywhere.
The popularity of exercise programmes such as Pilates has also seen this band employed to add varying resistances to a workout, making it an economical alternative to some highly expensive specialised equipment.
When integrated with items such as a gym ball to aid balance training and core stability work, it adds a resistive dimension, enabling the user to tailor the exercise to suit their sporting activity.
The range is ever increasing and includes, hand strengthening equipment, resistance tubing and sports specific training packs.
The items shown are just a selection. Click on any of the links to view the complete range with bulk packs available.
