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Exercise Machines. KIN 436B Spring 2008. Easy Stand – Height Adjustment. Depress buttons to adjust Adjust machine to accommodate client Slide bar so pin falls back into slot. Easy Stand - Transfer. Pull chair up to machine Secure chair Transfer client into machine
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Exercise Machines KIN 436B Spring 2008
Easy Stand – Height Adjustment • Depress buttons to adjust • Adjust machine to accommodate client • Slide bar so pin falls back into slot
Easy Stand - Transfer • Pull chair up to machine • Secure chair • Transfer client into machine • Provide assistance as necessary
Easy Stand – Client Positioning • Place feet in slot with heel pushed back • Ensure knees are firmly resting on pad and secure strap • Use lap restraint • If restraint doesn’t fit at first, wait until partially lifted and reapply
Easy Stand – Lifting/Standing • Move lever to lift client • Check client to ensure no pain, dizziness, or lightheadedness • Have client change hand positions to support trunk
Easy Stand - Program • Have client stand for a few minutes • Progression: • Have client shift weight from side to side • Have client use arm devices • Modify duration, frequency, intensity • Duration – i.e. 2 min. moving, 1 minute rest • Frequency – 2x/week instead of 1 • Intensity – modify hydraulic resistance
Easy Stand – Resistance Application • Pull top pin • Reattach pin to slot located on other bar • Secure pin in place
Easy Stand – Modifying Resistance • Secure pin and rotate knob to adjust difficulty setting • Lower numbers equal less resistance
Easy Stand The End
Trampoline KIN 436B Spring 2008
Trampoline – Lower Extremity • Used for leg training • Jumping • Ankle strengthening exercises • Safety • Use gait belt • Have client hold onto bar • Have additional trainer assist
Trampoline – Upper Extremity • Loosen knobs to lift at an angle • Throw ball or other object at mat • Uses: • Strengthening • Coordination
Trampoline - Progression • For LE exercises: • Use one leg • Apply visual impairment • Do UE exercises simultaneously • For UE exercises: • Stand on one leg • Switch to compliant surface • Throw multiple objects ** use gait belt for added stability
Vigor Gym KIN 436B Spring 2008
Vigor Gym – Set Up • Lift bar and pull out of notch • Adjust to desired angle • Replace bar in notch ** Note: Each notch is 5% of client’s body weight
Vigor Gym - Squat • Have client lay on mat • Position client so knees are about 90 degrees for greater ROM • Place knees shoulder width apart • Extend legs but do not lock knees • Repeat
Vigor Gym – Progression • Have client lift with one leg • Increase reps/sets • Increase incline
Vigor Gym – Lat Pulldown • Position Client higher on mat • Grab handles • Pull handles down toward hips • Repeat
Vigor Gym - Variations • Chest press • Seated rows • Cable Crossovers • Calf Raises
Vigor Gym THE END