To those who are experienced in prescribing the use of the swiss ball for individuals with LBP/decreased core stability (i.e. multifidus inhibition and/or atrophy):

From your experience do you feel that one would be able to achieve successful activation of the TA/multifidus by prescribing the use of a swiss ball (to soley gain activation) without out first achieving an active contraction of the TA/multifidus in more static positions (i.e crook lye/4pt kneel)???

For example, client who has been experiencing LBP, symptoms resolved (or nearly resolved), is told to buy a swiss ball and sit on it at home and or at the office instead of a chair. Instruction given on how to sit properly and to stabilize with lower abdomen.

Quest? will this provide adequate stimulus to automatically activate the TA/multifidus core stability

Any experienced feedback would be greatly appreciated!

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