{"id":1007135,"date":"2026-06-05T13:40:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T13:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1007135\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T13:40:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T13:40:21","slug":"experts-say-how-this-disc-can-help-improve-balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1007135\/","title":{"rendered":"Experts Say How This Disc Can Help Improve Balance"},"content":{"rendered":"

The experts consulted for this story do not necessarily endorse the products ahead unless otherwise noted.<\/p>\n

Experts tell us that balance is something that can likely decline with age<\/a>, unless you take measures to train it \u2014 a worthwhile endeavor, according Annalise Calo<\/a>, physical therapist at WAVE Physical Therapy & Pilates<\/a> in Ohio. She said the risks associated with weaker balance come from a person\u2019s reduced ability to quickly recruit the muscles needed to prevent a fall, which can lead to increased mortality in the case of pelvic fractures, some studies show. After coming across this popular $18 \u201cbalancing disc\u201d online<\/a>, we asked Calo if this is as effective a training tool as reviewers claim it is.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese discs can be helpful when used in the right context,\u201d Calo said of balancing tools like the ProsourceFit disc<\/a>, which is a 15-inch inflatable cushion that can be used to perform a number of balancing and core-strengthening exercises. \u201d[They] move as your weight shifts, helping to improve proprioception (awareness of your position in space) and reaction time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Calo notes that a disc like this shouldn\u2019t be first in line for balance training, but rather used as an adjunct tool, and it\u2019s not for people who have severely compromised balance. Someone should be able to stand for at least 30 seconds in certain positions \u2014 with one foot in front of the other, for example, or on one leg only \u2014 if they are going to use this tool.<\/p>\n

Calo also indicated that posture is something that is additionally impacted by age, \u201cdue to reduced joint space or disc height and decreased proximal muscle strength, which normally helps keep the body more upright,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The ProscourceFit disc aims to engage multiple core muscles that are required for maintaining a healthy posture, and can even be placed behind the back while sitting to provide support or as a cushion to help reduce sedentary habits while sitting for long periods of time. This is important to note because, as Calo pointed out, sitting more frequently can reduce hip flexor mobility, which also leads to a more bent-over posture.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis pillow is particularly good when sitting at a computer. It allows me to move my spine as I sit. So much better than being locked in a postural slump. I also like being boosted a couple of inches taller, which helps with the angle of my hands on a keyboard,\u201d one Amazon customer said<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Made with a dual-textured surface on both sides to prevent slipping, the disc can be inflated to your preferred firmness and intensity levels. The device will be more supportive when filled to capacity with air, making it easier to stand on. You can deflate the cushion to create a less stable surface and challenge yourself further. <\/p>\n

\u201cYou can stand on these discs with both legs or a single leg. If you have mastered those activities, you can work towards closing your eyes while standing on one or both legs,\u201d Calo said.<\/p>\n

She said that you can even get more advanced and stand on the disc while passing a weight from hand to hand, or place the disc on a step and step up and down onto it, paying close attention that there is no risk of slipping.<\/p>\n

One ProsourceFit balancing disc reviewer claimed that they used to have trouble walking, often tripping. Then, after about two weeks of regular use with the disc, they noticed a big difference.<\/p>\n

\u201cI now have more confidence in walking and getting in and out of the bathtub,\u201d they wrote<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Before you try out these discs for yourself, Calo cautions that many older adults have worse balance than they realize and should see a professional, like a physical therapist, to assess it before training independently. <\/p>\n

Promising Amazon reviews: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2033I really like my balance disks. Had trouble walking, tripping n very unsteady. I now have more confidence in walking and getting in n out of the bathtub.<\/strong> I use mine most days 3 times a day. I stand balancing then I do a light bounce about 10 minutes at a time. I use mine close to the kitchen sink or counter so I have something to grab if I loose balance. Sooo glad I have them. Made a big difference in about a 2 weeks.<\/strong>\u201d \u2014 Pamela Woodard<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone in my house uses this! Best $10 I\u2019ve spent. Really works your core strength while balancing.<\/strong> I do some yoga poses and I can definitely feel a difference.\u201d \u2014 yvette c<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI bought this to work on my one leg balance, and it has done a great job! Easy to inflate, and perfect size for practicing standing on one leg. After practicing on this, my balance on the floor is greatly improved.<\/strong> Well worth the price just for that.\u201d \u2014 Annie C.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI use this on my office chair for balance and posture.<\/strong> It allows me to \u2018free sit\u2019, encourages me to move and balance – thus strengthening my core muscles, keep my spine flexible and strengthen my back up to my shoulders.
I\u2019m still recovering from being rear ended, and this is an easy tool to get more of a work out all day every day. It is helpful for balance – standing on it as well. It has helped re-train my brain through dizziness and balance issues.\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 Nancy Horne<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

If you want to explore more expert-recommended products to treat sore muscles, reduce pain and promote movement at home, take a look at the list below, gathered from previous HuffPost reporting<\/a>:<\/strong>\"\"<\/a>Rad Rounds: three-density massage balls <\/p>\n

Melissa Oleson<\/a>, a physical therapist, registered yoga instructor and integrative nutritional health coach, keeps Rad Rounds<\/a> on standby at home. These balls relieve aches and pains associated with conditions like plantar fasciitis and myofascial pain. They’re designed for targeted massaging use, so you simply rub one around in circular motions on the affected areas for relief. <\/p>\n

“Rad Rounds are essentials in my house to help keep me moving, work on my mobility, and trigger point trouble spots to help combat that forward posture we get from being behind our devices or as recovery tools from workouts,” Oleson previously said<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>A high-density round foam roller<\/p>\n

Lisa Mitro<\/a>, a Virginia-based physical therapist who specialized in helping runners, always keeps a round foam roller<\/a> at home to stretch out and soothe muscles.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“I keep this at home because not only is it great for self-massage, it can also double as an exercise tool. They are relatively cheap and easy to find!” Mitro previously said<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Foam rollers are lightweight and often used for balance, strengthening, flexibility and rehab exercises. They come in various sizes, including 12, 18, 24 and 36 inches. The one included here comes in blue, blue speckled, black and purple speckled colors.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>A Trideer exercise ball<\/p>\n

For Monica Frydach, a Wisconsin-based physical therapist and founder of Moving Like A Mother<\/a>, an exercise ball<\/a> comes in handy as part of an everyday routine. <\/p>\n

“An exercise ball is a great alternative to sitting on a chair as it promotes core activation and better posture. I use it for exercise, core strengthening, stretching, pregnancy and more,” Frydach previously said<\/a>.<\/p>\n