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April 26, 2006

Are Fitness Balls a Better Fit for Children?

Fifth-grade pupils at one Kansas elementary school take their classes on fitness balls. The unusual seating reflects teacher Jonann Ellner's belief that the oversized balloons are a better fit than desks and chairs for children.
April 17, 2006

On the Ball, But Not Ergonomic

The issue surfaces periodically, particularly when the balls are advocated for mitigating or averting the musculoskeletal disorders that bedevil workers in many occupations.