The torture foam roller AKA rumble roller
For when a foam roller is just not painful enough. The little nubbies really dig into tight muscles.
This 5" ball is great for hitting hard to reach places, or places where a little circular motion helps. I sit on it to work out piriformis tightness and on my lower back to loosen up the QL. I also have these balls which are smaller and harder but can be used in a similar way.
This helps with core and stability. I will do one-leg balance moves with this disc, like this:
These are so inexpensive and can be a great hip and glute strength tool. I have the green and blue for my side lunges, monster walks, clamshells, etc. Youtube is a great resource for hip-specific workouts.
While not a rehab-specific, TRX is a great whole-body workout for those that are looking for strength training but don't have access to weights.
We have a roller & the bands but I've never tried either one. I wished we lived closer--you could show me the ropes! Thanks for the reviews. I am intrigued by the balls.
ReplyDeleteVery informative post! I am going to look into a balance disk.
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