The main aim of using a balance board is to improve proprioception. .
What is proprioception?
Proprioception is our sense and awareness of the position of our body parts and is closely linked to balance. Having good proprioception helps to reduce the risk of injury
Following an injury, whether it be acute or an overuse injury, damage to the nerve endings of the associated structure occurs. This results in an impaired transmission of information from the proprioceptors, to the brain, meaning corrections to the body's positioning are either less effective or not made at all. Using the most common example of an ankle sprain, this means the ankle is more likely to be injured again.
Proprioception can be improved through certain exercises. These exercises should begin as soon as possible after an injury. Generally in lower limb injuries, this is as soon as full weight bearing is possible. This kind of exercise can start very simply, without the need for equipment using single leg balance exercises.
To further challenge this sense, a device such as a balance board (wobble board), wobble cushion or rocker board can be used. Balance board exercises are quite simple and can be gradually progressed to make them harder as you improve.
What is proprioception?
Proprioception is our sense and awareness of the position of our body parts and is closely linked to balance. Having good proprioception helps to reduce the risk of injury
Following an injury, whether it be acute or an overuse injury, damage to the nerve endings of the associated structure occurs. This results in an impaired transmission of information from the proprioceptors, to the brain, meaning corrections to the body's positioning are either less effective or not made at all. Using the most common example of an ankle sprain, this means the ankle is more likely to be injured again.
Proprioception can be improved through certain exercises. These exercises should begin as soon as possible after an injury. Generally in lower limb injuries, this is as soon as full weight bearing is possible. This kind of exercise can start very simply, without the need for equipment using single leg balance exercises.
To further challenge this sense, a device such as a balance board (wobble board), wobble cushion or rocker board can be used. Balance board exercises are quite simple and can be gradually progressed to make them harder as you improve.
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