Question 1

How is this different from any other blood pressure laid flat to teach core stabilization?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure cuffs are designed to slowly leak the air - this does not.  I am a Physical Therapist and have used the Stabilizer for years with patients.  I have at times tried using basic blood pressure cuffs for the feedback - with limited and frustrating success.  The concept is the same - air in a bladder moves causing the needle fluctuate.  The blood pressure cuff can substitute fairly well for neck stabilization exercises, but not so good on the back as it will slowly leak and you don't know if you are moving the spine during the exercise or the air is just leaking out.

Question 2

would you please describe to me how this works and what it's purpose is.

Accepted Answer

It goes under your lower back. The very bottom of it touching the top of your pelvis. It lets you know that by keeping the needle on 40 that both side of your body are working evenly, not one side taking over for the other. Helps strengthen your core. Very good for Lowe lower back injury or SI joint disorder

Question 3

how do I use it??????

Accepted Answer

Lie on your back with the baffle chamber under the small of your back.  Inflate the chamber enough to fill the space between the small of your back and the floor.  Check the pressure valve.  As you tighten your stomach muscles or do some of the easier exercises in the book, the pressure should not change if you are only using your stomach muscles vs. using your back to help.   I used this in physical therapy for sciatica and bought one to use at home because it helped so much.This is from their website:  The STABILIZER Pressure Biofeedback is a simple device used to provide feedback to ensure quality and precision in exercise performance and testing.  In the physical therapy clinic, the STABILIZER monitors the position of the low back and provides feedback to the physical therapist and patient when the abdominal and back muscles are not actively or effectively protecting the spine. The STABILIZER is simple enough to use during your home exercise program to provide sensitive feedback on the positional changes of your lower back, while performing back exercises.I hope this helps

Question 4

Does it come with a book of excersizes or do you need to purchase one separately?

Accepted Answer

It comes with a book with some exercises. I did other exercises that my therapist gave me.  I don't recommend this as after a few moths it leaked air and was useless then.  It's very overpriced too. I bought a cheaper one 'Idass' I think was the name.  Much cheaper and hasn't leaked air yet.

ASIN	B010E7MCJU
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (655)
Date First Available	May 8, 2005
Item model number	CH153PA01
Manufacturer	DJO Consumer LLC
National Stock Number	6515-01-422-6205
Product Dimensions	7.75 x 4 x 4.25 inches; 13.12 ounces

Chattanooga Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback

Description

Specifications

Common Questions