Medicine ball

Medicine Ball

A Medicine ball (pronounced: med-i-sin bawl) is a weighted ball, often used for rehabilitation and strength training. The medicine ball also serves an important role in the field of sports medicine. It is distinct from the inflatable exercise ball, which is larger and softer.

Etymology

The term "medicine ball" dates back to at least 1876, in American Gymnasia and Academic Record, where it is described as "a large leather ball, from 14 to 20 inches in diameter, and from 3 to 9 pounds weight...used in medicinal gymnastics".

Usage

Medicine balls are used effectively in physical therapy and rehabilitation exercises to restore and improve patient's functional movements after injury. They are also used in strength training to develop power, speed, and functional strength.

Types

There are various types of medicine balls, including those with handles, those that bounce, and those that do not. The 'hard medicine ball' is a type that does not bounce, making it useful for exercises such as the medicine ball slam.

Related Terms

• Physical Therapy
• Rehabilitation (medicine)
• Strength Training
• Exercise Equipment
• Sports Medicine

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Medicine ball
• Wikipedia's article - Medicine ball

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