The Smartball

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The key ingredient in achieving the goals of less pain and better physical performance is the SmartBall. The ball is manufactured for Smartball in Italy by Ledragomma. This company was the first to make plastic balls for exercise and their achievement of the ISO9002 International Quality Certification is testament to the quality of their product.

The SmartBall is an incredibly strong plastic ball. Testing conducted at the University of Adelaide found that the SmartBall can withstand over 1000 kg of weight.

The material from which a SmartBall is made is a specially designed anti-burst fabric. The University tests also found that even with 150 kg of weight on a SmartBall, when it was pierced it deflated slowly and safely.

For these reasons we think that the SmartBall is the best exercise ball in the world.

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Physiotherapists have spent years developing SmartBall exercise programs for people just like you. They have drawn upon the latest research findings in health science and their own clinical experience to create an entire system of therapeutic and conditioning exercises.

Many physiotherapists, chiropractors and other health professionals are now prescribing SmartBall exercises for their own clients. A good understanding of SmartBall exercise regimes is invaluable in managing all sorts of clientele from acute injuries to chronic problems, sports injuries to occupational injuries, young and old alike. This is possible because of the remarkable versatility inherent to the SmartBall system.

Too much work and not enough exercise! Does this sound like you?

Long hours sitting in the same position slouched at a desk or in front of a computer leads to little aches and pains, stiffness and postural discomfort. Over many months and years the results can be chronic back pain and muscular weakness from lack of activity.

The perfect remedy for this is to use a SmartBall at work. A SmartBall is an ideal ergonomic office seat as it helps you to maintain a good sitting posture and it keeps your muscles working while you sit. We call it Active Sitting and it is easier and more comfortable than you think!

After only a few minutes of sitting on a ball the body starts to adapt to its new mobile base. Using a SmartBall as a seat engages the body's natural stabiliser mechanisms which are normally shut down while using an office chair.

The muscles around the spine and abdomen which are not utilised in a normal chair are activated to maintain your balance on the ball. Although it requires very little effort, this muscle activity lasts the whole time you use the ball so you are in fact training the trunk muscles to be stronger and fitter while you sit.

You will also be pleased to know that the muscles engaged by sitting on a SmartBall are the same muscles proven to prevent back pain. So if you want to alleviate the discomfort of a sore back or prevent one starting you should get on the ball right away.

But why stop there! A SmartBall is not just for sitting on, it is an incredibly effective exercise tool. The SmartBall physiotherapists have devised a fantastic program called Sit and Stretch which is customised for office workers. Please contact the Wellness Centre for further details.

SitandStretch

Over two sessions of one hour duration, we can work with small groups of 6 - 10 to demonstrate how to use the ball correctly as a seat and how to perform some basic SmartBall stretches for the spine and associated areas. These exercises can then be performed by workers during the day, without supervision, whenever they feel the need. Regular short SmartBall exercise breaks during the day improve worker performance, prevent musculoskeletal disorders and improve morale. Isn't this what every business should strive for?

It is just common sense that the human body was not designed to sit still all day. We are made to move. SmartBall's Sit and Stretch program can reintroduce some movement into your daily work routine.

It's time to get on the ball!
thecorrectsizeSmartBall
Use the following guide to select the correct size SmartBall for you. SmartBalls can be purchased alone or in a pack.

SmartPack contents:
SmartBall
Video "Back Care on the Ball"
Exercise Card
Measuring Strap