THERABAND Mini Ball, Small Exercise Ball for Yoga, Pilates, Abdominal Workouts, Shoulder Therapy, Core Strengthening, At-Home Gym & Physical Therapy Tool

This Theraband exercise ball is just exactly what I needed for some exercises that I am doing for physical therapy. It's easy to inflate, no pump is necessary. An included plastic straw is all you need to fill this with air. Insert the straw a little bit into the hole in the ball, take a deep breath and blow the ball up. You may need an additional short breath of air to completely fill the ball. The secret to not losing air once you've blown it up is to pinch the ball right underneath where the straw has been inserted into the ball to close the opening as you pull the straw out. Then while still pinching the ball, quickly insert the provided plastic plug. A second plug is also included in case you lose the first one. The ball is very grippy and has a pebbled surface. It's easy to grab and soft. Perfect for my exercises. A nice little guide is also included with a variety of exercises you can do using the ball.

Works great for my knee therapy. Not hard and does not have latex smell. I use it 3 times a week and it really helps with my therapy exercises

Came home from my first therapy session needing to get a ball for exercises I've now started doing. This is working well. Was quit easy to blow up. Took about 6 hard blows.

requires inflation

Bought five different brands of the 9in therapy ball to see which met best my needs. I didn’t even bother to open the rest. I had therapy balls before; this is top tier. Fulled inflated, of course, it meets my needs. But the most important feature, it’s competitive advantage over all other brands is if you have specific needs for a not fully inflated therapy/exercise ball. It gives you resistance, but has enough stretch for exercises that are mostly isometric but require some stretch/give to ensure the right muscles are engaged/activated. It’s anti-slip surface is also textured, making it the best choice for wall exercises. I have never regretted making TheraBrand purchase; this was not different.

Very well made. Holds weight well.

Ordered this because it’s used in my Physical Therapy sessions. Many used for exercises. Only big problem is that the rubber is very sticky to touch. I tried mild soap and water but that doesn’t work. I should have returned it. Sad because it’s the perfect size and weight.

It is a very good therapy ball. After inflating it, it will be soft and that's what is necessary for therapy. Others think it has to be hard to dribble with it. It is not the function of this ball. I recommend it for therapy purposes.