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 [...]

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This article is available in full from the British Medical Journal Web Site.
By Odd-Egil Olsen et al – Sports Trauma Research Center, University of Sport and Physical Education, Oslo, Norway
BMJ  2005;330:449 (26 February), doi:10.1136/bmj.38330.632801.8F (7 Feb 2005)
Introduction
Regular physical activity reduces the risk of premature mortality in general and of coronary heart disease, hypertension, colon cancer, obesity, and diabetes mellitus in particular.
However, [...]

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This is the first of a series of posts focusing on mediBall® Exercises.
The Single Leg Lift is an easy yet beneficial exercise to get you started.
So enjoy and come back soon for more mediBall® Exercises.

Purpose of Single Leg Lift:
Challenge your balance by minimising your base of support.
Instruction:

From Seated Base position, lift one leg and extend.
Alternate [...]

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A goniometer is used by therapists to measure a joint’s range of motion (ROM).  It can be helpful in determining if a patient/client is lacking in mobility due to an injury, or how well he is recovering after sustaining an injury. Here are some handy tips and if you would like to get some qualifications [...]

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