Shuttle Balance

"The Shuttle Balance provides the capability to safely tax the stabilizing musculature in support of the rehabilitating joint. In addition, it assists in developing the balance and proprioception skill from the elite athlete to the frail geriatric."

Kenji Carp PT, OCS, ATC
Competency Certified Vestibular Therapist
Physiotherapy Associates Incorporated

 

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Steve Blake: Sport Specific Balance Protocols

Bob Medina takes Steve through some pregame warm-ups using the Shuttle Balance. Steve progresses through body-weight squats, chest pass squats, overhead pass squats, and one-handed tap pass - all while maintaining a "quiet board" on the Balance.

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Kenji Carp: Shuttle Balance Protocols

Kenji Carp, PT, OCS, ATC demonstrates a variety of protocols for the Balance: 1) Progressing the Balance; 2) Dynamic Training on the Balance; 3) Advanced Proprioception; 4) Upper Body Proprioception; 5) Stepping on the Balance; 6) Vestibular and Vertigo; and 7) Neck Injury and Stroke Perturbation.

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360° Balance

Bridgett Wallace, PT, DPT owns the comprehensive balance center 360° Balance. Bridget discusses how she uses the Shuttle Balance in working with those patients dealing with Post-concussion, Parkinson's Disease, Fall Risk, and Spinal Cord injuries.

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Stroke patient using the Shuttle Balance

Nursing Home rehabilitation specialist works with recent stroke patient in developing neuromuscular responses and increased strength through various Balance protocols.