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Balancing cushions come in various sizes and shapes, typically made of plastic or rubber. They often have one flat side and another side with bumps, small knobs, or depressions to stimulate touch and visual senses.
Types, Sizes, and Uses of Balancing Cushions:
Balancing cushions come in various sizes, colors, and shapes, most commonly circular or wedge-shaped.
Circular balancing cushions range from 32-60cm in diameter.
Wedge-shaped cushions: 25x26cm; 36x36cm. Balancing cushions for children come in various geometric shapes and colors, with different surfaces to stimulate touch and visual senses.
Uses of Balancing Cushions:
A balancing cushion is a multifunctional tool for improving balance, coordination, stimulating touch and visual senses, increasing muscle strength, and improving circulation. The cushion's surface is covered with various-sized spikes. One side has smaller, rounded spikes, while the other has taller, pointed spikes, allowing for use according to individual needs. The cushion can be used for foot massage and pelvic floor exercises.
One can sit or stand on balancing cushions. The inflated cushion creates a sense of instability, forcing the user to engage their muscles. They can be used for various exercises like squats, crunches, lunges, and balance training. They are also used to correct posture while sitting.
Benefits of Balancing Cushions:
Sitting on a balancing cushion tilts the pelvis forward, correcting back posture and encouraging a more upright sitting position. For children, it helps focus attention, improves posture, strengthens core muscles crucial for developing various skills from eating to writing, and extends sitting time while improving balance.
Balancing cushions are widely used and recommended for children with sensory disorders such as autism, hyperactivity, sensory integration dysfunction. Using balancing cushions provides enough movement stimuli for hyperactive children, helping them focus and reducing distractions. Movement on an unstable cushion stimulates the vestibular system and proprioception.
Continuous movement engages abdominal and back muscles, aiding in training core muscles.
They help with balance disorders in adults post-stroke, various head or leg injuries, increase muscle endurance during sports or rehabilitation.
Balancing cushions are easy to use, lightweight, space-saving, and suitable for all ages—from children to the elderly. They can turn activities into enjoyable and engaging experiences for the whole family!
Do You Have Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Rehastar.com's staff by phone during business hours from 08:00 to 17:00 or via email at any time, and we will strive to respond to you as quickly as possible.
Email: info@rehastar.com
Phone: +370 626 11553
