What is Exercise Ball (Swiss Ball)?

Category: Exercises

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An exercise ball, often referred to as a Swiss Ball, is a ball constructed of elastic soft PVC with a diameter of approximately 35 to 85 centimeters (14 to 34 inches). It is most often used in physical therapy and exercise. The abdominal and back muscles are usually the focus of the exercises.

Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
General health 13 1
Balance problems 8 1
Improve mobility 4 2
Fibromyalgia 3 0
Increase effect of another treatment 2 1

Show all 14 reasons taken


  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 1
Mild 4
None 6

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Exercise Ball (Swiss Ball)

Side effect Patients Percentage
Post exertional fatigue or malaise 1

Why patients stopped taking Exercise Ball (Swiss Ball)

Multiple reasons could be selected

Reason Patients Percentage
Other 5
Did not seem to work 3
I didn't have enough time 1
See all 7 patients who've stopped doing Exercise Ball (Swiss Ball)

Duration

Stopped doing Exercise Ball (Swiss Ball)

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 1
1 - 6 months 3
1 - 2 years 1
2 - 5 years 2
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 2
Usually 6
Sometimes 3
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 1
Somewhat hard to take 5
A little hard to take 2
Not at all hard to take 3
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 3
Not specified 8
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1 patient evaluation for Exercise Ball (Swiss Ball)

Feb 26, 2009 (Started Dec 25, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Other)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 2 hr Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly

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