Balance board

Summary Information: Balance board

Balance board: A balance board is a firm board that balances on a center pedestal; the patient stands on the board with both feet while performing specific exercises to strengthen weak or injured muscles and joints of the legs, particularly the ankles. Balance boards also improve the patient's overall balance, which is controlled by the vestibular system in the brain. A balance board may be used for a physical therapy program or for personal use at home.

Diseases Related To Medical Device: Balance board

These diseases are related to the medical device Balance board:

• Ankle sprain
• Ankle strain (type of Ankle injuries)
• Obesity
• Morbid obesity
• Poor balance
• Poor muscle strength
• Poor range of motion
• Poor muscle coordination (see Coordination problems)
• Stroke
• Neuromuscular disability (e.g. multiple sclerosis)
• Injury
• Brain injury
• Spine injury

Other Names For Balance board

• Wobble board

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