Board for stabilisation and balance FISIO

EXERCISES WITH DUAL BOARD
The following exercises are examples only; the program of exercises to be performed must be prescribed by the doctor
or physiotherapist.
Exercise 2.1: Strengthening the knee and foot muscles (fig. G–I)
Position the large rehabilitation board so that you can perform bending and stretching movements (forwards and
backwards). Stand on the board with bare feet at first and try to adopt a correct position. Correct any wrong positions and
postures (e.g. fallen arches) by tensing the muscles and pressing the feet against the board to avoid slipping (this is
made easier by the ribbing). The heel and big toe must have good contact with the board. Perform the movements by
putting some weight on the injured ankle. The board must turn around on its axis, as far as permitted by the ankle’s
mobility, WITHOUT EXPERIENCING ANY PAIN (the edges do not need to the touch the floor).
Exercise 2.2: Side stabilisation (fig. K–M)
Position the large rehabilitation board so that you can perform inversion and eversion movements (to the side). Stand on
the board with bare feet and try to adopt a correct position; the heel and big toe must have good contact with the board.
Perform the movements by putting some weight on the injured ankle.
The board must turn around on its axis, as far as permitted by the ankle’s mobility, WITHOUT EXPERIENCING ANY PAIN
(the edges do not need to the touch the floor).
Exercise 2.3: Strengthening the ankles (fig. N–P)
Stand on the board with both feet. The toes are positioned along the centre axis of the board. Now raise the heels so that
you are standing on your tip toes. Keep your balance.