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Last edited by Poster: A snowHead on Fri 30-09-11 21:58; edited 1 time in total
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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davidof, I've got a diamond cutting disc if that's of any help 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
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davidof, 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| LARGEZOOKEEPER wrote: |
| davidof, I've got a diamond cutting disc if that's of any help |
I've got a Neil Diamond Compact Disc, if that's any help.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
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davidof, I dislocated my ankle a few years ago and it stiffens up if left unattended for a while. So I make sure I give it few stretches every time I'm down the gym, especially to make sure I don't lose any range of movement that could prevent me flexing properly when skiing.
Last year I also bought a wobble board - big wooden disc with a hemisphere glued on the bottom - it's probably similar to that balance disc in function.
It's very good; primarily to ensure I don't lose any range of movement, but has the added advantage of helping balance too.
You know it works because it hurts at first and is hard to do, later it doesn't hurt and gets a little easier. That said I still can't do one legged excercises on it without holding on to something. 
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davidof, a friend of mine had a Vew-Do, a funny little balance board that looks like a skateboard. Great for balance and really builds up core and leg (balance) muscles. I'm sure it would also offer you a good ankle work out. It's probably not as comprehensive as your metal trim disc etc. so I'm sure it's good.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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PhillipStanton, This might be a future activity for you - probably you do this already?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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davidof, During my recovery form my achilles injury, I have used a wobble board and a stability disc - under guidance form physio and P Ed staff. I found both very good. in developing ankle strength and stability.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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my friend had a similiar issue, he got a balance disc with some games built into it, along the lines of rolling a ball bearing around a maze I think, he reckons without that he would get bored of it very quickly.
regards,
Greg
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You know it makes sense.
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One thing I've noticed that doing more than 5 minutes on the wobble board pays dividends. But kitenski is right - it's dead boring.
My approach is to try and do 15 minutes whilst watching something I like on TV.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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davidof, anything that helps improve the condition soft tissues around the ankle joint and improve propriocepton (balance and spatial awareness) will be beneficial to you. Any type of wobble board is good but one that is multi-planar (moves in all directions rather than only backwards/forwards or side/side) is better for you. If I was to suggest one peice of equipment to buy though I would definately suggest a BOSU. Not only is it fantastic for rehab work but it is also a brilliant training tool for improving ski fitness. I have set up a ski specific workout that makes extensive use of the BOSU. If you want a copy of my workout then just PM your email address and I will mail it to you.
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Poster: A snowHead
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I have a bosu (back in Oz) and a couple of balls and a couple of stability disks... I have used the discs a bit - as I had programs written for me using them.... they are great for doing squats/lunges etc onto/off.... the advantage of them is they travel quite well being smalllish (ever tried to pack a bosu...)
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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built my own wobble board and have a vewdo also, both are great.
simple balance is easy after a little while so you need to do stuff on it like crouching down, spinning around, one foot and juggleing
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