Tumble Forms 2 Neuro Developmental Training Balls

Applied Uses

1. Sitting on the 22" ball: Have a child stand with the back of his legs against one side of the ball; have him sit on the ball while it is rolled back until the child is centered on top of the ball; move the ball in different directions to stimulate balance reactions. The more advanced child can be asked to rotate on the ball with his arms outstretched to the side while maintaining good balance.
2. Elicit protection extension reflex: Lay the child prone on the appropriately sized ball with arms in front of ball giving the child support at hips, roll the ball forward and elicit the protective extension reflex.
3. Elicit trunk equilibrium response: Lay the child prone on an appropriately sized ball; giving the child support at the hips, gently rock the ball forward/backward and side-ways while monitoring responsiveness.
4. Facilitate relaxation: Especially appropriate for spastic children, muscle tone can be decreased by quietly rocking while the child is in prone position on ball. The child reaction to this activity should be carefully monitored so that over-inhibition does not occur.
5. Promote weight bearing on knees: For example; knee walking, hugging the appropriately sized ball.