Successful use for patients at the Theresie Orthopedic Center in Munich
Dr. phil. (Univ.) Thore-Björn Haag, training scientist and head of sports therapy at the Theresie Orthopaedic Centre in Munich, explains how neuromuscular training can actively help combat back pain.
"Neuromuscular control is often impaired in back pain patients. This can be trained very well with unstable surfaces. Exercises and training on one or both legs on unstable surfaces is therefore perfect. Instability in different axes in particular optimally addresses neuromuscular control, i.e. the 'wiring' of the brain and muscles. That's why we use PRAEP's PODS for therapy in our practice every day."
"On the one hand, they offer a very simple way to train, are very compact and therefore mobile. On the other hand, I can also train under the table at any time while working in a sitting position and thus activate my legs or relieve my lumbar spine (lumbar spine) while working in a standing position and with one leg on the PODS. In addition, moving the legs on the PODS can activate the soleus muscles and the gastrocnemius muscles of the calf. Activating these muscles also promotes blood circulation in the legs."
The PODS from the Munich-based PRAEP brand are characterized by their "360° balance". This trains the feet independently of each other and significantly improves the mobility and elasticity of the ligaments. The PODS are lightweight, compact and have a high-quality finish.
Standing exercises, whether on one or both legs, also contribute significantly to relieving pressure on the lumbar spine. The PODS can be used, for example, when working standing up at a high table. Exercising on an unstable surface (PODS) activates the muscles and promotes the connection between the brain and muscles.
Training for just a few minutes a day is enough to achieve a lasting reduction in back pain caused by impaired neuromuscular control. The muscles are activated by neuromuscular training on an unstable surface.
