Therapeutic Exercises on a Stability Ball
- Kneel down in front of the stability ball. Reach out and place your hands on the ball (your arms should be extended in front of you). Roll the ball forward as far as you can extend your body. Your shoulders, arms and hips should all be parallel. Pull the ball back toward your body until you are kneeling in an upright position once again. Do this exercise for at least 10 repetitions.
- Lie down on the floor. Raise your knees to your chest and place your legs (with your knees bent) on top of the stability ball. If your legs form an "L" shape, then you have them in the correct position. Gently let your legs fall to one side of the ball while continuing to rest them against the ball. Once your legs are turned to the side (almost touching the floor), you can return them to the starting position. Switch sides after 10 repetitions.
- Place the stability ball in front of you. Lie face down against the stability ball so that your lower stomach is resting firmly against it. Keep your legs and feet together. Place your hands behind your head. Lean forward against the ball and then raise your upper torso away from the ball (always keep your lower stomach against the ball while performing this exercise). You can place your feet against a wall for additional support. Do this exercise for at least 10 repetitions.
- Place the stability ball in front of you. Lie face down against the stability ball so that it is resting against the center of your stomach. Keep your feet and legs shoulder width apart and extend your arms out in front of you so that your hands are resting on the floor. Raise your left leg and your left arm in the air at the same time. Bring them down and do the same thing with your right leg and right arm. Repeat the exercise by alternating each side of the body. Do as many repetitions as you feel necessary or until your arms and legs get tired.