Swiss Ball Applications for Orthopedic and Sports Medicine- A Guide for Home Exercise Programs Utilizing the Swiss Ball (Spiral-bound)

~ Joanne Posner-Mayer (Author) "Starting Position: Sit correctly on the ball in optimal posture (see page 27)..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review

In the 15 years that Colorado Rehabilitation Institute has been treating chronic pain patients, the ball exercise program which we started six months ago has done more for patient enjoyment of exercise and compliance with home exercise programs than any other addition to the program. -- Jeffrey Wunder, MD and Jan Smith, PT

Product Description

This book is designed as a tool to instruct clients in ball exercises prescribed and practiced during supervised therapy sessions. However, any healthy individual can use it to learn and perform the exercises by themselves for fitness and injury prevention. These exercises can also be applied to people of all ages and abilities.

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 213 pages
• Publisher: Ball Dynamics International, Incorporated; 1 edition (May 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964534142
• ISBN-13: 978-0964534148
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #958,142 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Using the ball, tubing--if so, this book is good to have!, December 26, 2000

By	K. Vensel (Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book illustrates cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility exercises using the Swiss ball, rubberized tubing, and dumbbells. The text also illustrates correct techniques as well as different levels of difficulty for each exercise. Good book to own!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars orthopedic swiss ball applications, July 11, 2001

By A Customer

This book is excellent! It shows illustrated step by step instructions to complete each exercise. Great for rehab purposes or just toning up. There are about 190 pages of instruction. The instruction not only includes the swiss ball but also the swiss ball with dumbells and resistance band. This exercise book strengthens your mid-section (abs, truck area. Once again, this is an excellent book!!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful, August 10, 2005

By	Kristi "Kristi" (PA) - See all my reviews

I am a physical therapist and found this book to be very helpful in learning exercises on the theraball and for creating home exercise programs for patients. Very useful!