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Advanced Board Configurations

C1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8

These optional configurations change the direction or level of instability of the board. First learn the exercises in your training pathway using the Basic Board Setup. When you are ready for more challenge, choose one of the advanced configurations recommended for your training pathway.

Important: C1–C8 are linked to training pathways / problem areas, not to one individual M or S exercise.

C1 Forefoot Focus balance-ball setup, Right and Left Foot Setup
Right & Left Foot Setup
C1

Forefoot Focus

Challenges medial and lateral forefoot stability and the muscles that control the outside of the ankle.

Training pathways
Plantar Fasciitis
C2 Rearfoot Reinforcement balance-ball setup, Right and Left Foot Setup
Right & Left Foot Setup
C2

Rearfoot Reinforcement

Adds more challenge around the heel and rearfoot and increases demand on the ankle stabilizers and calf.

Training pathways
Plantar FasciitisAchilles Tendinopathy
C3 Medial Stabilizer balance-ball setup, Right Foot Setup
Right Foot Setup
C3 Medial Stabilizer balance-ball setup, Left Foot Setup
Left Foot Setup
C3

Medial Stabilizer

Challenges inner-foot control and the muscles that help support the arch.

Training pathways
Posterior Tibialis TendinopathyPlantar Fasciitis
C4 Asymmetrical Balance balance-ball setup, Right Foot Setup
Right Foot Setup
C4 Asymmetrical Balance balance-ball setup, Left Foot Setup
Left Foot Setup
C4

Asymmetrical Balance

Reduces rearfoot stability and increases the demand on ankle control.

Training pathways
Peroneal TendinopathyAchilles TendinopathyLateral Ankle SprainMedial Ankle Sprain
C5 Diagonal Dynamics balance-ball setup, Right Foot Setup
Right Foot Setup
C5 Diagonal Dynamics balance-ball setup, Left Foot Setup
Left Foot Setup
C5

Diagonal Dynamics

Uses an angled pivot to challenge balance, proprioception, and multi-directional control.

Training pathways
Plantar FasciitisAchilles TendinopathyPeroneal TendinopathyPosterior Tibialis TendinopathyLateral Ankle SprainMedial Ankle Sprain
C6 Angled Agility balance-ball setup, Right Foot Setup
Right Foot Setup
C6 Angled Agility balance-ball setup, Left Foot Setup
Left Foot Setup
C6

Angled Agility

Adds greater angled instability and requires more active forefoot engagement and coordination.

Training pathways
Plantar FasciitisAchilles TendinopathyPeroneal TendinopathyPosterior Tibialis TendinopathyLateral Ankle SprainMedial Ankle Sprain
C7 Dorsiflexion Drill balance-ball setup, Right and Left Foot Setup
Right & Left Foot Setup
C7

Dorsiflexion Drill

Challenges dorsiflexion and plantarflexion control and the muscles used for push-off and braking.

Training pathways
Plantar FasciitisAnterior Tibialis Tendinopathy
C8 Lateral Stability Plus balance-ball setup, Right and Left Foot Setup
Right & Left Foot Setup
C8

Lateral Stability Plus

Adds a stronger side-to-side stability challenge while maintaining forward-back balance.

Training pathways
Plantar FasciitisAnterior Tibialis TendinopathyPosterior Tibialis TendinopathyPeroneal TendinopathyAchilles TendinopathyLateral Ankle SprainMedial Ankle Sprain
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