Swiss Ball
Established in 1950, Ledragomma was the first manufacturer in the world to produce large plastic gymnastic balls: the Gymnastik Ball is the first gymnastic ball produced in the world. Since its use began in Switzerland in the 1960s it was mistakenly called the “Swiss ball” and the name continues to be used to this day. The Swiss ball is also known as Physioball, gym ball, exercise ball, stability ball, pilates ball.
Recently we developed a new and exclusive material: the ®Flexton silpower.
Thanks to the unique characteristics of this material, our Maxafe® gymnastic balls eliminate the possibility of sudden ball failure due to small cuts or holes. Regular balls can deflate quickly; our Maxafe® gymnastic balls will deflate slowly if cut or punctured. With the Fixa-Kit you can also repair tears and punctures smaller than 5 millimeters in length on items made of ®flexton silpower.
Swiss Ball and proprioceptive activities
Man is an unstable and changing structure: anti-gravitational muscles with sophisticated mechanisms cause continuous changes in posture in both the static and the dynamic positions, as well as during equilibrium. Equilibrium is a constant and continuous resource which we often take for granted. The capacity to use these proprioceptive signals is very important, not only for rehabilitation but also and more particularly as prevention and revival of motorial and relational capacity – also in everyday use in sports and/or wellness. Formula Fit Roll Maxafe, Formula Fit Core Maxafe, Half Ball and Activa Disc are new products developed by Ledragomma. The swiss ball concept redesigned to extend useful gymnastics and proprioceptive activities.
Fit-Sit and Sitsolution are two seating solutions: when used regularly at home, in the office, or while studying, ®Original Pezzi Fit-Sit helps prevent back problems by promoting the use of the trunk muscles and encouraging good posturethat helps prevent back problems by promoting the use of the trunk muscles and encouraging good posture. ®Original Pezzi Sitsolution promotes good posture during long periods of sitting at home, school or in the office. Sitting on this special swiss ball requires use of the trunk and abdominal muscles. During short breaks the Sitsolution can be used for stretching and exercise.
The Prebike by Ledragomma Original Pezzi Bike Ball® kit has been developed in order to integrate the motorial activity of the cyclist.
Medicine Ball: the special ball Medicineball, made in soft plastic material, have large sizes and elevated weights.
Ritmica Gymnastic Balls: available in 4 bright colours and 2 different weights and sizes, these balls provide exceptional rebound and “easy grip”. Thanks to these characteristics they are mainly used in rhythmic gymnastics.
Therapy Ball: 9-12 cm in diameter were specifically created and produced to provide pleasant sensations of well-being.
Swiss Ball exercises
The book ” Balance on the Ball ” (E. Crawford) is an excellent compilation of Gymnastik Ball exercises based on the Pilates principles of core control and stabilization.