Training instability of the spine

The body ball has been around for over 50 years and still remains one of the best ways to treat instability. Why a ball? It is the unstable nature of the ball that makes it unique. By the ball's very nature (unstable) it challenges the following skills necessary to rehab, strengthen and maintain a healthy spine:

. Joint mobility
. Flexibility
. Righting Reflexes
. Reaction Time
. Coordination
. Posture
. Balance
. Strength
. Proprioception

For proper function and performance, you need to build a strong core and the efficient transfer of power between the upper and lower body. Professional athletes now include core strengthening as a fundamental part of their training regime. The body must respond to movement of the ball to remain balanced, engaging many more muscles than doing the same exercise on a stable flat surface.

Studies have shown that body ball exercises will result in a quicker return of spinal stability when compared to doing exercises on a floor. Cosia-Lima et all, saw significant improvements in stability after a 6 weeks body ball exercise program.

Learn more about the body ball at my Stability Ball Training workshops accredited for Massage Therapists and Personal Trainers across Canada

Let's connect at info@gaiaadventures.com.

Catherine D'Aoust at GAIA Adventures
www.gaiaadventures.com

Stability Ball Training in Victoria, BC, July 23, 24 and 25 and in Toronto Sept 17, 18, 19, Ottawa Sept 24, 25, 26.