Ball Stabilization - Walkouts

Professional Rationale
This is a higher level isometric ball stabilization exercise. The stronger the patient becomes, the farther they are able to 'walk-out', so it is best to instruct the patient to only walk-out as far as they are able to while maintaining good stabilization.

Client Rationale
Exercises that are completed on ball provide a less stable environment for your 'core' and help to work the muscles of your trunk much harder than if you were lying on the floor, on all fours, or sitting in a chair. You must maintain a stable trunk with all exercises on the ball and minimize any movement of your trunk on the ball.



Instructions

• Start with your pelvis on the ball and your hands on the floor directly beneath your shoulders.
• 'Walkout' with your hands, letting the ball roll down your legs.
• Return to start position.
• Do not let lower back sag as you walk out.

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