Improving sports performance and preventing back pain through the use
of exercise ball exercises works because it is based on sound
anatomical and physiological principles. Although medical
professionals have always known that spinal problems often arise
from weaknesses, simply addressing these weaknesses by using
"strengthening exercises" is like telling someone with an illness to
"take a lot of medications" without using the specific medication for
the specific illness. It makes sense to target the muscles that
stabilize your spine when preventing back pain. If you are
dealing with a specific back condition now, you should consult a
physical therapist to determine which exercises are best to target your
problem.
I graduated from the University of Toronto with a
bachelor of
science in human physiology and physics in 1988. Taking my interest in
physics and physiology to the University of
Toronto's
faculty of medicine, I went on to complete my degree in
physical
therapy in 1992. I received my credentials in mechanical
diagnosis
and treatment of the spine in 1999 through the McKenzie Institute
International, one of only 55 in Canada at the time. I received my
certificate in acupuncture from the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada
Institute in 1997. Postgraduate studies have included extensive work in
manual therapy, proprioceptive and kinesio taping, craniomandibular disorders, M.E.T. (medical
exercise therapy) and the treatment of golf related injuries.
A highlight in my career was being voted "Best Physiotherapist" by
readers of the
local News Advertiser, an affirmation that I was providing a good
service. I've of course been a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy
association since 1992, belonging to the orthopaedic, sports
physiotherapy and private practice divisions. My primary area of
clinical interest lies in orthopaedic conditions, sports
injuries, and motor
vehicle accident injuries.
I've had the good fortune of working with
athletes, both competitive and recreational in hockey, soccer,
swimming, rugby, baseball, rowers, triathletes, skiers, snowboarders,
and runners. I have a special interest in skiing,
snow boarding, weight training, golfing, and swimming. My
current participation in sports includes playing golf, skiing,
snowboarding, scuba diving, and weight training.
I currently own a practice just east of Toronto where I've noticed
growing interest in home fitness and gyms. Most patients tell me they
have an exercise ball at home, either still in the box or being used by
the kids
because no one knows what to do with it besides crunches. I'm
frequently approached by patients looking for a good source of exercise
ball exercises. Given the extensive use of exercise balls in
rehabilitation, who better to put together a site on exercise ball
exercises than a Physical Therapist!
If you find my website helpful please keep visiting. Feel free to
add your own
exercises and
add
your favourite exercise ball videos.
Thanks,
Janice Eveleigh PT
BSc,BScPT,MCPA,CredMDT,CAFCI
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