How using Flexyboard
can improve cognitive,
motor and sensory skills.
At Flexyminds we try to keep an intricate balance between usefulness and fun. That is why we based our product design on actual scientific studies about balance and its benefits. Then we made it fun to play solo or with friends and family.
Cognitive developmentBalance activities can support attention, focus, and executive functions.
What the research says
Studies show that engaging in cognitive-motor dual-tasking, such as balancing while performing a mental task, simultaneously activates both cognitive and motor brain networks. Research demonstrates that this combined training can reduce the need for cognitive compensation, leading to neuroplastic changes in brain function and improved performance in executive functions compared to standard motor training alone. (Cognitive Involvement in Balance, Gait and Dual-Tasking in Aging, PubMed PMC6219267)
Key findings
- Activates cognitive and motor networks
- Reduces cognitive compensation during movement
- Enhances executive function and attention
Motor skillsImproves coordination, balance, and body control.
What the research says
Research on dual-task balance training demonstrates significant improvements in primary motor task performance and postural stability. Studies indicate that practicing balance while engaged in a secondary task enhances an individual's ability to voluntarily displace their center of pressure and shift weight effectively, which is fundamental to complex, everyday mobility tasks. (The Effect of Dual-Task Training on Balance and Cognition, PubMed PMC4351499)
Key findings
- Improves voluntary weight shifting control
- Enhances dynamic stability and steadiness
- Significantly reduces risk of failing
Sensory integrationSupports sensory processing and body awareness.
What the research says
Scientific investigations utilizing sensory organization tests reveal that dual-task conditions heavily influence sensory integration for postural control. The research highlights that when individuals face complex sensory integration demands, higher-order cognitive functions play a critical role in adapting to these challenges, demonstrating a strong link between cognitive processing and sensory-motor interaction. (The influence of cognitive tasks on sensory organization test, PubMed PMID 33408062)
Key findings
- Connects cognitive and sensory processing
- Adapts to complex sensory demands
- Modulates postural control under challenge
Emotional well-beingMovements can help reduce stress and support a positive mood.
What the research says
Studies exploring the psychological impacts of balance interventions have found that dedicated balance treatments can directly ameliorate anxiety and increase self-esteem. Additionally, randomized controlled trials indicate that balance training significantly enhances emotional well-being and serves as an effective, holistic non-pharmacological strategy for improving overall mood and managing symptoms of depression. (Balance treatment ameliorates anxiety and increases self-esteem / Enhancing cognitive and emotional well-being, PubMed PMID 18775641 & 40381540)
Key findings
- Directly reduces overall anxiety levels
- Increases self-esteem confidence
- Effectively supports a positive mood