Joe Armeli, DPT
Designed by Joe Armeli, DPT 10+ yrs outpatient orthopedic PT

Mini Pilates Ball (25cm) — PT-Approved for Rehab & Core Strengthening

  • 25cm mini Pilates ball for rehab core strengthening and stability exercises after surgery
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Mini Pilates Ball (25cm) — PT-Approved for Rehab & Core Strengthening

Mini Pilates Ball (25cm) — PT-Approved for Rehab & Core Strengthening

Hip replacementLow back painRotator cuff

PT-Approved Recovery Equipment

Mini ball for hip, shoulder, and back rehab.

Targets hip, shoulder, and core muscles safely
Anti-burst, non-slip design for safe daily use
Compact size fits any home setup
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PT-Approved

How to Use

  1. Hip Adduction Squeeze: Place ball between knees, squeeze gently for 5 seconds, relax; repeat 10×.
  2. Bridge with Squeeze: Lie on your back, knees bent, ball between thighs. Lift hips, squeeze ball, lower slowly.
  3. Ball-on-the-Wall Circles: Stand facing a wall, place ball at shoulder height under one palm. Press ball into wall while drawing slow circles. 10 each direction × 3 sets.
  4. Pelvic Tilt with Ball: Lie on back, knees bent, ball between thighs. Flatten low back into floor while squeezing ball. Hold 5 sec. 10 reps × 3.

Perform as directed by your PT — typically 1–2× daily during early- to mid-stage rehab.

Specs & Safety

  • Diameter: 25 cm (9.8″)
  • Material: Anti-burst, phthalate-free PVC
  • Inflation: Straw included for easy setup
  • Textured, non-slip surface for secure grip
  • Weight limit: 300 lb
  • Wipe clean with mild soap and water
  • Consult your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise
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3-in-1 rehab
Hip + rotator cuff + low back work
25 cm (9.8″)
Compact diameter — fits any rehab space
300 lb rated
Anti-burst PVC, phthalate-free, latex-free

Exercises This Tool Powers

Inner-Thigh Squeeze

Place the ball between your knees while lying or seated. Squeeze gently for 5 seconds, then relax. 10 reps × 3 sets. Activates the hip adductors and inner-thigh muscles without stressing the new hip joint.

Ball-on-the-Wall Circles

Stand facing a wall and place the ball at shoulder height under one palm. Press the ball gently into the wall while drawing slow circles. 10 circles in each direction, 3 sets. Builds rotator-cuff stability via closed-chain loading.

Pelvic Tilt with Ball

Lie on your back with knees bent and the ball between your thighs. Flatten your lower back into the floor by gently tilting your pelvis backward and squeezing the ball. Hold 5 seconds. 10 reps × 3 sets. Engages deep core stabilizers.

About EquipCore

About EquipCore

EquipCore is owned and operated by licensed physical therapists who have spent more than a decade helping post-surgical patients regain pain-free movement.

After guiding thousands of total knee, hip, and shoulder recoveries in outpatient clinics, we hand-selected every tool in our store to match the evidence-based protocols we use daily in practice.

Each item is tested with real patients for safety, comfort, and results — so you can rehab at home with professional-grade confidence.