Gymnastikball
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Since being developed a few years ago, the Gymnastic Ball has become a popular machine for occupational therapists for many uses. Like all occupational therapy techniques, theories and concepts of physics are interwoven with the use of the Gymnastic Ball. Since the Gymnastic Ball is symmetrical and the human body is asymmetrical Newton’s laws of gravity regarding weight, force and the center of gravity come into play with this rehabilitative tool. The Gymnastic Ball can be used in many cases where occupational therapy is required. It can be used for stroke and cardiac patients, arm, leg and pelvis or hip muscle injuries and to correct poor posture, often a cause of many physiological problems if not treated properly. According to Hopkins and Smith (1993: 651), “Activity is essential to the cardiac patient t
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