Step-by-step guide to the tennis ball exercise

Maximize effectiveness: Tips for patients and practitioners

Step-by-step guide to the tennis ball exercise

Maximize effectiveness: Tips for patients and practitioners

video camera icon

1. Step-by-step video on how to do the tennis ball.

Icon of a checkbox

2. How to perform the tennis ball? Follow these instructions.

Step 1
Place two tennis balls side by side in a sock. The sock provides padding. Lie back, placing the tennis balls just below the base of your skull. The tennis balls will apply pressure directly into the suboccipital muscles of the neck.
Step 2
These are the headache muscles. It's important to use tennis balls and not a hard ball, such as a golf ball.
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Prescribe. Educate. Engage.

Unlock Physitrack - all in one platform for practitioners!
Start your 30-day free trial today.
Get Started
Various devices showing the Physitrack UI
Want to receive your exercise programs via app?

Refer your physiotherapist and start using PhysiApp!
Leave clinic details
Mobile devices showing the user interface of Phystrack
Icon of a checkbox

3. About the tennis ball.

  • Helps reduce painful tendon swelling and limited joint mobility
  • Easier than stretching for those with limited mobility
  • Performed with short and controlled movements of the affected area
  • Enhances circulation in the area for improved healing
Icon of a checkbox

4. Benefits of the tennis ball exercise.

Here are some potential benefits of performing this exercise:

  • Increase range of motion in the affected joint
  • Reduce pain and stiffness
  • Reduce the risk of re-injury
  • Improve strength of the tendon and surrounding muscles
Icon of a checkbox

FAQ on tennis ball workout

What muscles does a tennis ball workout target?
Plus iconMinus icon

A tennis ball workout can target a variety of muscles, including the chest, shoulders, back, arms, and core. It can also help improve balance and coordination.

Is a tennis ball workout suitable for all fitness levels?
Plus iconMinus icon

Yes, a tennis ball workout can be suitable for all fitness levels. Depending on the type of exercises you do, you can adjust the intensity and difficulty to match your fitness level. For example, if you are a beginner, you can start with basic exercises such as wall squats or wall push-ups using the tennis ball. As you progress, you can add more challenging exercises such as overhead presses or single-leg squats.

What type of tennis ball should be used for a workout?
Plus iconMinus icon

The type of tennis ball that should be used for a workout depends on the type of workout being performed. For a general fitness or cardio workout, a regular tennis ball will work just fine. For a more specific workout, such as one designed to improve hand-eye coordination or agility, a specialized training ball may be more suitable.

How often should a tennis ball workout be done?
Plus iconMinus icon

It depends on the individual and their goals. Generally, a tennis ball workout should be done two to three times a week to improve mobility and flexibility. However, if the goal is to improve strength and power, it should be done more frequently.

Plus iconMinus icon

Prescribe. Educate. Engage.

Unlock Physitrack - all in one platform for practitioners!
Start your 30-day free trial today.
Get Started
Various devices showing the Physitrack UI
Want to receive your exercise programs via app?

Refer your physiotherapist and start using PhysiApp!
Leave clinic details
Mobile devices showing the user interface of Phystrack

Thank you for using our exercises!

We would love to know just one thing about you to help us improve these pages

What do you currently use as the main form for assigning exercises to your patient?

Next
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.