A simple, cost-effective way to reduce a patient's weight during rehabilitation.
The only mobile unweighing system that provides quantifiable, dynamic, partial weight-bearing
therapy without electric motor, weights or air compressors.
APPLICATIONS
- neurorehabilitation
- orthopedics
- paediatrics
Features
- Dynamic suspension allows for natural vertical displacement of centre of gravity
- Single-point suspension permits functional pelvic rotation
- Attachment rings on support vest allow single or 2-point plevic stabilisation when desired
- Patented off-loading mechanism maintains constant force. Simply dial in amount to offload
- Low-effort manual operation - no power cord, no weights, no air compressor
- Adjustable and removable patient handrails accomodates diverse patient populations and allows for easy treadmill access
- Universal Air Support vest fits a variety of patients
- Adjustable height can be assembled at reduced height for use in rooms with low ceilings (8ft)
- Adjustable suspension for both children and adults
Additional features (Offset Unweighing System)
Unobstructed open access provides full easy access for easy patient interaction
Therapist seats provide seating during assistive exercise and provides
a safer environment for therapist interaction
Biodex Unweighing Systems enables partial weight-bearing therapy
to be conducted with the assurrance of patient comfort and safety, and with convenient
access to the patient for manual assistance and observation. Unlike simple
patient lift devices, Biodex Unweighing Systems incorporate a dynamic suspension
system that accomodates the vertical displacement of the centre of
gravity that occurs during normal gait, Biodex's patented off-loading mechanism
maintains constant force. Simply dial the amount to off load.
When walking, an individual's centre of gravity typically moves through a vertical
range from one to four inches (2.5 to 10cm), depending on the speed. The Biodex
System accomodates up to four inches of vertical displacement while maintaining
a consistent level of unweighing.
Another component of normal gait is pelvic rotation. Two-point suspension systems
have a tendency to restrict rotation on the horizontal plane. They respond to pelvic
rotation similar to the way a playground swing undulates back to neutral after being
twisted. The single-point suspension of the Biodex system allow unrestricted pelvic
rotation.
Should plevic stabilisation be desired cords are attached to the support vest and
adjusted for specific degrees of stabilisation.
Combining Gait Training and Unweighing Systems
When training with a treadmill, single-point suspension permits functional pelvic
rotation and versatility when walking, side-stepping, retro-walking and turning.
With a Biodex unweighing System, the patient can change direction
without repositioning the entire patient supoport system. Also the confidence gained
by not having to hold themselves up focuses the patient on making even steps, and
reduces the tendency to walk slowly.
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