Training / Therapy

In addition to benefiting the athletic community, Spot the Dot has many more exciting and, wide-ranging possibilities in the field of Physical Therapy and other rehabilitation fields.  It’s a simple concept that has endless applications.  We are only limited by our own creativity for its uses.  The addition of color to the balls adds the element of variation to exercises and drills.  By spotting the dot, the individual is forced to focus in order execute the exercise task or activity.  Where some activities become routine, spotting the dot in turn keeps the individual in the task.  Then by progressively making the task more complex, the exercise becomes more challenging and dynamic.  In effect: forcing the brain, the nervous system, and the muscles of the body to multitask and work in unison.  This constant stimulus to the brain and nervous system results in improvements in hand eye coordination of complex body movements, neuro-muscular facilitation (reaction time), and improvements in overall balance, concentration, as well as “thinking on your feet”.  In doing so, nerve and muscle connections are not allowed to become stagnate, or regress over time.

Spot the Dot benefits children, children with developmental disabilities, children with ADHD and autism, as well as other learning and physical disabilities.  It can be used in rehabilitation of athletes of all levels, including amateurs, minor leagues, professionals, and the weekend warrior type players.  Spot the Dot has numerous benefits to the ageing population as well.  As we begin to age, the body begins to loose nerve conduction velocity as the sheath surrounding our nerves degenerates.  It’s a use-it-or loose it principle.  Studies and clinical trials have shown that this degeneration is slowed with regular exercise including coordination and reaction drills.  While performing Spot the Dot activities in standing, balance and coordination can be improved.  Activities like spot the dot help to stimulate eye movement, visual acuity, activity focus, and brain activity.  By participating in such exercises the degeneration of the associated nerve pathways can be slowed down.