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Phthalates are a group chemicals used in the manufacture of flexible/elastic PVC products such as Swiss Balls and clear plastic tubing (such as used in medical devices). Over recent years there has been growing concern about the health implications of injesting Phthalates and more recently about proximal contact with products containing [...]
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Tagged DEHP, duraball, exercise ball, fit ball, maxball, mediBall, phthalate, product test, safety, swiss ball
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This is the fourth in a series of posts focusing on mediBall® Exercises.
Enjoy and come back soon for more mediBall® Exercises.
Purpose of the Push Up:
Strengthen shoulders, abdominals and activate muscles around the lower spine and pelvis.
Instruction:
From Prone Feet on Ball base position, lower body toward the
floor keeping back straight.
Return to base position [...]
Posted in Exercise, Products, mediBall Exercises
Tagged Core, exercise ball, functional exercise, mediBall
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This is the third in a series of posts focusing on mediBall® Exercises.
Enjoy and come back soon for more mediBall® Exercises.
Purpose of Russian Twist:
Strengthen hamstrings, bottom muscles and activate muscles that control the lower spine and pelvis. Strengthen abdominal wall in rotation.
Instruction:
With knees bent and ball behind back, slowly roll backwards until ball is under [...]
Posted in Exercise, Products, mediBall Exercises
Tagged Core, Exercise, exercise ball, mediBall, rehabilitation, Stability, swiss
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This is the second of a series of posts focusing on mediBall® Exercises.
Enjoy and come back soon for more mediBall® Exercises.
Purpose of Hip Extension:
Strengthen back of thigh (hamstring) and bottom muscles. Activate muscles that control lower spine and pelvis.
Instruction:
Lie on floor with feet on ball.
Raise hips until back is straight.
Raise one foot off ball.
Return to [...]
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Tagged Core, Exercise, exercise ball, gym ball, hip, mediBall
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“In line with current research and health guidelines AOK Health has led the way again in Swiss Ball manufacture by eliminating all phthalates from its products. AOK products are manufactured in Australia” says Bradley Wilson, Managing Director of AOK Health Pty Ltd.
Evidence Now In
The risks of exposure to various classes of phthalates (plastic softeners used [...]
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Tagged ball safety, exercise ball, health, phthalate, pregnancy, safety, swiss, swiss ball
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