Exercise ball

Exercise ball
Primary use
Assistive care / Rehabilitation
Type of medical device or related product
Rehabilitation devices
General vs. specific use (health condition)
General
Intended population age
Adolescent (10 to 19 years)
Later adults (over 64 years)
Adults (20 to 64 years)
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes (2021)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Rehabilitation
EMDN related code(s)
Z120603
REHABILITATIVE PASSIVE GYMNASTIC DEVICES
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GMDN related code(s)
41158
Balance ball exerciser (An elastic ball filled with air to a diameter of approximately 35 to 85 centimeters (14 to 34 inches) and intended to be used as an unstable surface on which to perform exercise to improve balance and posture. In contrast to exercising on a hard flat surface, the instability of the ball engages more muscles to maintain balance; it may also improve the strength and flexibility of muscles over time. The core body muscles, the abdominal and back muscles, are typically the focus of physical therapy programs that utilize this device which is also referred to as a Swiss ball, birth ball, Pilates ball, and body ball.)
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