All designed to challenge the brain and its control/co-ordination of trunk with limbs
GYMBALL:
¨ Graduated use from early rehabilitation of painful spine or joints – provides supported and smooth movement.
¨ Controls stretching and stimulates nervous system
¨ Encourages synergy of trunk muscles and abdominals.
¨ Entire body can be recruited instead of isolated muscles.
¨ Multi-sensory input and maximum challenge for muscular control providing high level strengthening co-contraction.
THERABAND:
¨ Large graded resistance rubber bands
¨ Used for specific muscle strengthening
¨ Strength is build through range – concentrically and eccentrically
BIOMECHANICAL SPECIFICS:
¨ Assessment throws up specific muscles weakness/tension and/or how a muscle is not integrating into static posture/dynamic movement
¨ Accurate precision orientated exercises to correct specific inbalances
YOGA:
¨ The most ancient and respected of all mind body balancing regimes systemised 2000 years ago
¨ It is now recognised for its healing effects on stress related illnesses and its role in improved wellbeing is only just begun to be appreciated.
¨ Low impact, focused breath control, synchronised poses called Asanas, increase circulation, massage and detox internal organs, build strength, length and it is said puts us in touch with the spirit within as well as tuning the mind into the needs of the body
Can be strenuous or gently opening. The effort invested is purely personal and the aim is to achieve perfect balance over a lifetime.
