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CAUTION: Be careful that fingertips do not get pinched when pushing buttons down and sliding bars together or apart.

Button number Height of User 1 4'6"–5' (137–152cm) 2 5'1"–5'6" (155–168cm) 3 5'7"–6'1" (170–185cm) 4 6'2"–6'6" (188–198cm) 5 6'6"–up (198–up)

Instructions for Adjustments

2. Insert the two slider bars of the 8-board® together (Fig. 1).

3. Place one disc end against your torso for stabilization (Fig. 2).

1. To determine the appropriate distance between the discs, refer to the button number position using the height chart (below).

4. Push in both buttons and slide them inside the bars while bringing the opposite disc toward you (Fig. 3).

5. Slide until the desired button number is clicked into place (Fig. 4).

6. To separate the 8-board®, push both buttons in under the bars and slowly pull the 2 discs apart.

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Infinity™ 8-board® NC68700

Instructional video can be viewed at www.ncmedical.com/8board

Examples of more advanced useBe creative by bringing in other upper and lower extremity ROM and strengthening exercises while using the 8-board®.

core strengthening• Stabilize the feet on the 8-board® and hold

the discs from swiveling while doing upper extremity exercises or functional activities.

• Use with yoga poses to improve core strength.

use with other exercise or sport equipment• Use with medicine balls, exercise bands/tubes, Bodyblade® or pulleys for coordinated balance,

strengthening or core stability training (Fig.5). • Use while throwing, swinging, or bouncing sports equipment (such as a tennis racket, baseball

bat, golf club or sport balls) for performance training (see below).

safety Precautions• User needs good judgement and should not be at risk for falls.• Holding onto a wall or parallel bars to get on/off safely is recommended.• Ifmedicalconditionsexist,consultwithanduseundertheguidanceofa

trained professional health care provider.• Donotuseduringpregnancy.• Discontinueuseifpainorincreasedsymptomsdevelopandconsultwith

a health care provider.

(Fig.5)

Balance and strengthening• Stand on both discs and step off, then

alternate stepping on one disc at a time. • Spin around on one disc, regaining your

balance on both discs (Fig.4).• Line up several 8-board®s lengthwise and

walk along the 8-board®s while maintaining your balance.

• Lunge with one foot on a disc and one leg extended behind on the floor.

• Do push-ups with one hand on each disc.

(Fig.4)Instructions for useIndicationsUsetoevaluateandtreatcorestability, lowerbodyflexibility,weightdistribution,proprioceptive awareness and balance shifts. Usetoworkondynamicstandingbalance,strength and coordinated bilateral motion. Excellent for sports training.

How to AdjustThe distance between the discs should be approximately shoulder width apart. To changethewidth,locatethebuttonsonthemiddle section of the 8-board®. Press down on the buttons and then slide the disc sections apart or together. Click into place. See back page for adjustment details.

suggested settings

Button number Height of User 1 4'6"–5' (137–152cm) 2 5'1"–5'6" (155–168cm) 3 5'7"–6'1" (170–185cm) 4 6'2"–6'6" (188–198cm) 5 6'6"–up (198–up)

Beginning use• Slowly place your feet onto the center of each

disc. Hold onto a wall, counter or stationary object for balance if necessary.

• Keep the back straight, knees bent and look straight ahead.

• Practice swiveling back and forth on the discs.• Next, place your elbows at your sides and clasp

your hands with the index fingers extended.• Draw a horizontal line with your index fingers,

side to side. Allow the feet to swivel as you draw the line in front of you (Fig.1).

• Next, draw the “infinity sign” with your index fingers, keeping your elbows at your sides (Fig.2).

• Continue moving your hands and feet in the figure 8 motion (Fig.3).

• Next, separate your hands and initiate the motion from your hips (rather than your hands), feeling your hands and feet following the figure 8 hip motion.

• Progressively move the arms out in a wider figure 8 pattern to promote greater core body control.

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Instructional video can be viewed at www.ncmedical.com/8board

Instructional video can be viewed at www.ncmedical.com/8board