A proprioceptive enhancement device, including methods of use, is described. The proprioceptive enhancement device includes a sock-like garment, with or without a shoe or other footwear, which mechanically and electrically stimulates cutaneous, subcutaneous, and deep tissue mechanoreceptors and proprioceptors to provide feedback to the user. The feedback causes the user to adjust weight distribution during athletic and non-athletic activities for optimal performance and increased overall health. The device includes additional configurations for electrically grounding the wearer to the earth, which may provide additional health benefits. The disclosure includes a method of using the proprioceptive enhancement device to treat wounds of the foot, including but not limited to venous stasis ulcers, arterial insufficient ulcers, traumatic wounds, and the like.

Balance measurement systems and methods thereof include at least one measurement device or indicator and an unstable or dynamic device or surface or other balance device. In example forms, the at least one measurement device is generally removably mounted to a portion of the body of a user (and/or to a portion of the balance device) such that the movements and body behavior of a user (and/or the balance device) can be measured as the user attempts to balance on the balance device. According to one example form, the unstable device includes a suspended rope or slackline. According to other example forms, the balance device includes a generally unstable platform.

A balance board adapted for riding rail-to-rail, preferably so that at least a portion of a rider's feet will be placed on the board over the elongated roller. The balance board includes an elongated, planar board having a length that exceeds a width. The balance board further includes one or more detachable U-shaped fulcrums, having a lower curved section for rail-to-rail balancing, or for acting as stops for nose-to-tail balancing on a separate roller.

An apparatus, in particular for balance training and/or fine motor training, includes at least one moveable platform, which is in at least two dimensions oscillatingly moveable, and at least one damping unit for a damping of movements of the moveable platform. The damping unit comprises a central connecting element, which extends at least partially along a zero axis of a rest position of the platform, for the connection of the platform and the damping unit and for a transfer of an at least two-dimensional movement of the platform.

An exercise balance board may have at least a platform for a user supported by a resilient, air-filled partial sphere. It contains features which allow users of any size or fitness level to properly exercise muscle groups. The balance board allows a user to exercise upper and lower muscle extremity groups either individually or simultaneously.