CanDo Inflatable Regular Exercise Balls

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• Ball Uses:
  Sitting (active sitting):
  - Assume seated position on ball. Maintain proper posture and balance.
  - The act of sitting still on an inflatable ball requires energy and endurance, and is fatiguing.
  Abdominal Curl
  - Assume seated position on ball. Walk feet forward until lower back is in contact with ball. This is the starting position.
  - Slowly curl upward, tightening abdominal muscles. Relax to starting position.
  - Strengthening abdominal muscles with the abdominal curl exercise.
  - Be sure to curl upward and relax back in a smooth, controlled motion.
  Oblique Abdominal Curl
  - Begin by lying on your back with knees bent, ball on abdomen, and one hand supporting your head and neck.
  - Using your other hand, roll ball diagonally across body up to knees as you lift your head and shoulder.
  - Once again, move in a slow and smooth motion. Switch hand positions so that you get the workout from both sides.
  Lower Abdominal Crunch
  - Begin by lying on back with ball wedged in under your bent knees. Grip ball with legs by squeezing lower leg toward buttock and lift ball toward chest.
• Inflation Guidelines:
  - Ball size reflects maximum inflation.
  - An electric inflator may be used to inflate the ball to its approximate size.
  - Maximum size may be realized by finishing the inflation process using a manual pump after letting ball settle.
• Precautions:
  - Consult with your physical therapist, coach, trainer of physician before starting any rehabilitation or exercise program.
  - Perform exercises in a slow and controlled motion, in an open area.
  - Maintain proper posture throughout exercise session.
  - Exercise away from sharp objects that might puncture the ball or cause you injury.
  - Remove sharp objects (i.e. rings) before you begin using your ball.
• Care:
  - Treat your exercise ball well for years of use.
  - Protect your ball from direct exposure to excessive heat. This includes radiators, direct sunlight, and other sources of heat.
  - Always keep ball away from sharp objects.
  - When inflating, follow the inflation guidelines.

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