How Do You Perform Teaser Combination Stability Ball Exercises?
Exercise balls, also known as stability balls, were first developed in 1963 by an Italian plastics manufacturer Pezzi Balls. They were the first PVC puncture-proof rubber balls on the market and were originally marketed for the therapy and treatment of newborns and infants experiencing trouble with muscular growth and development. Several Swiss physiotherapists saw the potential for the Pezzi Balls in physical therapy for people recovering from crippling illness or injury. These balls work on a principle quite the opposite of most fitness equipment and techniques. By providing an unstable surface to work on rather than a solid one, the muscles of the body immediately contract to maintain the body’s balance and stability. As the majority of these muscular responses were passive and not consciously performed by the person using the ball, these exercises were ideal for people whose conscious muscular control had been painfully inhibited in some way. They were also less discouraging to peo
