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Cardiovascular training, strength development and flexibility are considered the foundations of an effective fitness program. Unfortunately an important component often overlooked is balance training.

Balance training done on a regular and consistent basis can improve coordination, motor skills and body control. More importantly this type of training helps prevent unnecessary injuries during regular workouts and in day to day activities.

HiTech Athletic Bracing and Orthotic Services carries a wide selection of training tools such as foam rollers to make physio, balance and stability raining fun, effective and easy.

Standard White Foam Rollers are cylindrical in shape, lightweight and made of a high quality foam. Use the foam roller for myofascial release, muscular flexibility and dynamic strengthening. Foam roller exercises enhance balance reactions, body awareness, muscle re-education and core stability. The foam rollers come in a variety of sizes, are fun and easy to use, and can be used in conjunction with resistive bands, wobble boards and weighted balls.

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ProStretch's unique stretching system has been proven to stretch leg muscles easier and far more effectively than any other conventional method. By improving flexibility, ProStretch can alleviate common ailments to the lower extremeties.

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Allo called a Swiss ball or exercise ball - is a conservative treatment option for back pain sufferers and is designed to help prevent further episodes of low back pain as part of a rehabilitation program. The exercise ball is effective in rehabilitation of the back because it helps strengthen and develop the core body muscles that help to stabilize the spine.

With the exercise ball, an element of instability is introduced to the exercise that one would not normally get in a floor exercise. The body responds naturally and automatically to this instability to keep balanced on the exercise ball. Over time, the muscles used to keep in balance on the Swiss ball become stronger. In essence, individuals build strength in important back muscles and abdominal muscles without knowing it.

The exercise ball also uses what is called “proprioception,” an awareness of where one’s hand, or foot, is in relationship to space. The instability of the exercise ball provides the body with constant opportunities to evaluate its orientation in space, developing and training the body’s natural awareness. Enhanced proprioception provides the body with increased balance and stability.

In addition, it is theorized that the type of spinal movement induced by using the exercise ball (small range, adjustment of balance) may help reduce pain by stimulating the body to produce increased amounts of natural pain inhibitors.

The benefits of physio ball exercise for people with low back pain include:

• Simple and versatile way to start moving again after back pain episode
• Improved muscle strength
  Greater flexibility and range of motion of the spine
• Enhanced balance and coordination of core muscle groups used to stabilize the spine and control proper posture while using the exercise ball
• Increased tendency to maintain a neutral spine position during exercise

The exercise ball has additional applications in areas such as general fitness, strength or weight training, and exercise for pregnant women.