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EditorialEasy to useSafe exerciseInvented by engineersDeveloped with therapists Consequences of lack of physical exercise
Strength Fitness Mobility Circulation&metabolismFurthereffectsofexercise
Introduction CyclingTherapygoalsMorethananergometerTHERA-Trainer tigo Legsupportandfootfixing ControlanddisplayunitBiofeedback Models Standard equipment
Introduction Standing & Balancing TherapygoalsTwoexercisersinoneControlanddisplayunit FootpositioningandfixingTHERA-Trainerbalo THERA-Trainercoro THERA-Trainerverto Standard equipment
Introduction ServiceHow to get your THERA-Trainermedica Medizintechnik GmbHServices
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thera-trainer
therapY goals
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standing & Balancing
peter Kopf, owner and managing director
»liVing is moVement, it starts with moVement, and without moVement, there is no life. moVement is as important as our dailY Bread.« for a life in
motion »Foralifeinmotion«isourphilosophyclearandbrief.We,medicaMedizintechnikGmbH, want to keep you moving – or make you move again. As we all know,physicalandemotionalwell-beingdependcloselyondailyexercise. Together with doctors, therapists and, most importantly, the users, ouremployees strive to find new and improved solutions. The therapy conceptsthus developed are specially designed for people who want to regain theirmobilityaseasilyaspossible. Let us surprise you with the manifold possibilities our THERA-Trainersofferandgetmoving.Togetherwithyou,wedoourbest:»Foralife inmotion«.
PeterKopfandthewholeTHERA-Trainerteam
DearReaders,
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easY to use Intuitive handling
controllogicandlargekeys. AmilestoneinthedevelopmentoftheperfectuserinterfaceistheSTART/STOP traffic light control introduced in THERA-Trainers in 1997. Especially people with perceptiondisordersneedsuchsimplesolutions.Therefore,»easytouse«justmeanssimple,quickandsafehandlingineverydaylife.
»Easytouse«iseasiersaidthandone.Mostly,thesimplestofsolutionsprovetobethemostchallengingones. The interface between people and technology is the control unit with a screen. Technology mustservepeople.Thereforeourgoalwastomakemenu navigation as intuitive as possible.Thismeanstocreateaself-explanatoryuserinterfaceyoucaneasilyusewithouthelporinstructions,orafterashortbriefing.Thiswasachievedbymeansofclearscreenmasks,plainsymbols,high-contrastfontsandillustrations,asimple
COnTROlSyMBOlS
Quality & safetysafe exercise
9Additionally,ourengineersandeverysingleoneofouremployeesworkaccordingtoacertified quality management systemthathasbeenaccompanyingtheentiredevelopmentandproductionprocesssince1999.Becauseweknowhowimportantqualityandsafetyareforyou.Therefore,everyTHERA-Trainercomplieswiththeapplicablestandardsandlaws,anditgoeswithoutsayingthatwesetgreatstorebycompleteandconsistentdocumentation.
»MadeinGermany«isasynonymforhighestquality,reliabilityandsafety. Evenwhendeveloping,wefocusoninternalquality checks. Inourowntestlabswe conduct high-stress performance tests and safety checks. 95% of our carefully selected suppliers have their headquarters inGermany,so»MadeinGermany«applieshereaswell.Tokeepupwithallyourrequirements,wethoroughlytesttheTHERA-Trainers'suitabilityfordailyuseinmedicalfacilities.
SEAlS OF APPROvAl
AnDSTAnDARDS
DIRECTIvE 93/42/EWG
DIn En ISO 13485
DIn En60601
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Leader in innovationinVented BY engineers
2010 AnimportantsteptowardstheindependentuseofTHERA-Trainers– the patented foot fixing2004 Thefirst colour screen foractive-passiveexercisers2003 Aworldinnovation»Dynamic standing«withtheBALANCE-Trainerseries2001 Thebirthof»symmetry training«–anothermedicainvention1993 Thefirstactive-passiveexerciserwithmicroprocessor control and display
Innovation doesn't happen by chance. What drives us is the will to set people in motion and help personswithmovementrestrictionsregaintheirmobility.Success-orientedphysicalexercisetherapystartswithhigh-class equipment. Newdevelopmentsthat»move«youarethegoalofourengineers.Formorethan20years,medicahasbeentheoriginatorofmanyground-breaking innovations.Someexamples:
MIlE- STOnES
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Proven therapy conceptsdeVeloped with therapists
One of medica's pioneer therapists is Bernd Rall, therapy manager at the Ichenhausenspecialisthospital.Hehasbeenworkingwithour teamofdevelopers formore than tenyears.The result is the perfect exercise equipmentforstrength,cardio,balance,mobility,coordinationandmuchmore.
At theendofeveryexercisesession,whatcounts is thefunyouhadduringexercisingandofcourseyour exercise success.THERA-Trainersaresuccess-orientedproductsthatboostthetherapeuticeffect.Evenintheproductdevelopmentstage,ourengineersbringintherapistsanddoctors.Theseexpertsgiveimportantimpulsesfornewproductsandimprovements.
»The medica engineers keep surprising me with their interest in therapeutic requirements and their ability to come up with fantastic solutions for us therapists and our patients.«
Bernd rall– The raPIsT –
THE RAPyRAnGE
Performance
Strength
Fitness
Mobility
Coordination
Balance
15WhaT haPPens When There Is a Lack of exercIse?
Persons with physical restrictionsoften can't satisfy their naturalneed to be active. What's more,it'softenhardtofindthetimeandenergyforanykindofexercise.Thisisthereasonwhyphysicalexerciseisoftencarelesslyneglected. Too little exercise over anextended period of time will oftenget you caught in a vicious circle.Your muscles will atrophy andcause your strength, mobility andfitnesstodecrease.Lackofexercisewillshortentendonsandligaments,whichinturnwillcauseyourjointstostiffen.Asaconsequence,you'llmove even less, which will onlyacceleratetheprocess.Yourmeta-bolic processes will slow down –with negative consequences forbladderandbowels. A downward spiral that con-cerns all elements of your dailyroutine such as personal hygiene,getting dressed or cooking. Youneedtoputastoptothesedramaticeffects. Regular exercise withTHERA-Trainers can help you toescapethisviciouscircle–withoutany side effects, without mucheffort,butwithlotsoffun.
Regular exercise is essential for maintaining your mental and physical fitness. It's best to make your exercise part of your daily routine at home.
an ImPorTanT eLemenT of The overaLL TheraPy concePT
After a hospital stay, it's crucial to maintainorimproveyour»exerciselevel«athome.Butstayingfitwhenyou'regettingolder is justasimportant.Thereareseveralthingsthatinflu-ence your therapy at home: a stable socialenvironment,medicalattendanceandtreatment,manualanddevice-basedtherapycompletetheoverallpicture.Ifonlyoneoftheseelementsismissing,you'llnever liveup toyourpotential.
UnParaLLeLed benefITs of Thera-TraIner exercIse■■ Safe exerciseathomeinafamiliarenvironment■■ Independent exercise,thatis,youwon'tneedassistanceinmostcases■■ Whenever you wantandwithouthavingtochangeyourdailyroutine■■ As long as you wantandaslongasitdoesyougood■■ Exercise in a chair or wheelchairwithouttransfer■■ With or without muscular strengthassuitsyou■■ Without side effects
thera-trainers – perfect for exercising at home
motion – as important as eating and drinKing
lOSS OF InDEPEnDEnCE
REDuCED GEnERAl FITnESS AnD ABIlITy
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ACCIDEnTS OR MEDICAl COnDITIOnS
e.g. ms, strokes, paraplegia,
muscular diseases, Parkinson's disease, ...
coLd Legs, rIsk of ThrombosIs,
PaIn
Poor cardIovascULar cIrcULaTIon Weakness
PLanTar fLe xIon of The feeT,
mUscULar aTroPhy
sPasTIcITy,hyPosThenIa,conTracTIons
socIaL envIron-
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manUaLTheraPy
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17exercIse 80 % of yoUr mUscLes
Abasicrequirementfornearlyallyoureverydayactivitiesissufficientmuscularstrength–whetheryouareusingwalkingaidsornot.Trulyeffectiveexercisedoesnotconcentrateonindivi-dualmuscles; itshouldactivateasmanyaspossible.OurTHERA-Trainersactivateupto80%ofyourmusclessimultaneously.
sTrong mUscLes for an IndePendenT LIfe
Experience has shown that insufficient muscularstrengthneedsyoutorelyonotherpeople'shelp.DailyTHERA-Trainer exercise can maintain and improveeven low muscular strength and make you moreindependent. You can use THERA-Trainers of theCyclingseriesforpassiveexercisestoloosenupyourmuscles.However,yourresultswillbemuchbetterifyouexerciseactivelyandonlyusethemotorforback-up.Effective intervalexercisemeansswitchingbetweenactivemuscleexerciseandpassivemotormovement.Improveyourmuscularstrengthtokeepyourindependenceaslongaspossible.
...without strength You won't moVe anYthing
strength training
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...so You don't run out of Breath!
PracTIce makes PerfecT
Beside strength and mobility, physical fitness is the most importantelement for your well-being. Exercising with a THERA-Trainer willactivate almost all of your muscles, but especially your heart. It willimprove your blood circulation and thus provide all organs with freshoxygen.Regularexercisewillalsoincreaseyourlungvolume. Good cardiovascular fitness will help you to keep up your dailyroutine–longer,saferandwithconsiderablylesseffort. Studieshaveshownthatfitnesstrainingisonlyeffectiveifit'sdoneregularly.Werecommendat leasttwo or three exercise sessions aweek. With a THERA-Trainer, youcan improve your fitness at homeregardlessof seasonandweatherandmakesureyouwon'trunoutofbreathonyournexttrip.
improVe Your
fitness
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...Because a rolling stone gathers no moss!
mobILITy can be ImProved
Sooner or later, lack of exercise will always lead to considerablerestrictionsofmobility.Yourmusclesandtendonswillshorten,andyourjointswillbecomestiff.Often,mobilitywillbelimitedbysymptomssuchasparalysis,increasedmuscletone,spasticity,arthrosisorarthritis–ifyouneglectyourexercise. Systematic and regular exercise is important for an independentlifestyle. If you lack this kind ofmobility, even everyday activitiessuchascooking,drivingorgettingdressedwillsoonbecomedifficultfor you. Limited mobility alwaysmeanslossofindependence. DailyTHERA-Trainerexercisecanmaintainorevenimproveyourphysical mobility. All your mus-cles, tendons and ligaments arestretched and contracted whenexercising. By the way: the bloodcirculation of the brain will im-prove, too – as a benefit for your»mentalfitness«.
moBilitY is important
23...the formula for more qualitY of life
everyThIng fLoWs
Regularexerciseactivatesallmetabolicprocessesofthebody.Allbodycellswillbesuppliedwithfreshbloodandoxygen.Thepositiveeffectsofregularexerciseonthecirculationcan'tbeoverrated. It intensely activates digestion and urination. It reduces the riskof high blood pressure. If you have been suffering from cold legs oroedemas, start exercising – you'll appreciate the difference. Intenseexercise will also improve your immune system. Recent studies haveshown that active circulation training can even improve your sleep.Anotherscientificallyprovenfactisthatintenseexercisewillloweryourcholesterollevel.Doctorsstronglyrecommenddailyphysicalexerciseforbothdiabeticanddialysispatients.
circulation & metaBolism
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...You should Know aBout
haPPIness and PhysIcaL WeLL-beIng
Happinessandphysicalwell-beingcloselydependoneachotherandalotofotherfactors.Thebestwaytoimprovebothisregularphysicalexercise.Dailyexercisewillimprovephysicalfunctionssuchasstrength,fitnessandmobility,stabiliseyourcirculationandhaveapositiveeffectonmanyotheraspectsofyourphysicalandmentalstate:
■■ It'safactthatstrokepatientscanreduce the risk of another strokebyregularexercise
■■ Improvingyourstrength,mobilityandreactionspeedisthebestfall prophylaxis
■■ Thecombinationofphysicalexerciseandbiofeedback(01) exercisewillimproveyourmentalandphysicalhealthandthuspreventdementiatoacertaindegree
■■ Especiallystandingandbalancingexercisewillstrengthenyourupperbodyandbackandthusrelieveyourback pain
■■ Therisk of osteoporosiscanbereduced■■ Dependingontheexerciseintensity,itcanhelptocontrolorreduceyourweight
And don't forget the best part: device-basedphysicalexerciseusuallycomeswithoutanyrisksorharmfulsideeffects.
further training-
effects
(01) Biofeedback
is direct feedback
on the screen
which provides
information
on your current
training level.
27Usersespecially like thecyclingexercise for itsnaturalandrhythmicmovement.Nearlyeveryone,fromwheelchairuserstopersonsabletowalkindependently,canuseTHERA-TrainersoftheCyclingseries.Thathasthemostpositiveeffectontheir quality of life and their self-esteem.
...appreciated BY users and their therapists aliKe
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therapY goals
acTIvaTIng The cardIovascULar sysTem
Regularexerciseactivatestheentirecardiovascularsystem.Thiswillstabilisethebloodpressuretoimprovethebloodsupplyof»coldlegs«and reduce oedemas. An active cardiovascular system improves fatburning,bloodsugarandcholesterolregulation.
fITness
75% of all stroke patients suffer from an additional cardiac disease.Endurance training will reduce the risk of high blood pressure andcardiacdiseasesandthustheriskoffurtherstrokes.
acTIvaTIng The meTaboLIsm
Regularexercisewillactivateallmetabolicprocessesofthebody.Thiswillhaveapositiveeffectondigestionandurination.
maInTaInIng / ImProvIng mUscULar sTrengTh
Systematicandregularconcentricandexcentricexercisecanmaintainand restore even very low muscular strength. Different biofeedbackillustrationspermitsystematicstrengthtraining.
mobILITy/mUscLe Tone regULaTIon
EspeciallyuserslackingexercisecanuseTHERA-Trainerstoregulatetheir muscle tone with rhythmic and reciprocal movement and thuseffectivelypreventcontractions.
menTaL sTabILITy
Regularendurancetrainingdemonstrably increasesthereleaseof the»happyhormone«dopamine.Togetherwiththefeelingofsuccessafterexercising, this will cause a positive mood and effectively preventdepressions.
THERA-Trainers of the Cycling series allow working toward lots of therapy goals effectively in a short time.
motor drivepermitspassive,assistiveoractiveexercise–withsmoothtransitionsandharmonicrotation
chair or wheelchairsothatevenpersonssufferingfrommuscleweaknesscanexercisesafely
control and display unitfulfilstherequirementsoftheelderlyandofpeoplewithdisabilitywithregardstobiofeedbackandeaseofuse
tip-up protectionpreventsthechair/wheelchairfromtippingoverandensuresanoptimaldistancebetweenTHERA-Traineranduser
THERA-TrainersfromtheCyclingseriesservethesamepurposefor the elderly and for people with disabilities as bicycleergometersdoforyoungandhealthypeople.Therearedifferencesthatareofcrucialimportancefortheexercise:
more than an ergometer
leg support and foot fixingsupportweaklegsandguaranteesafesupport
CARDIOVASCULAR SySteM
01 02 03 04
01 Systemic circulation 02 Pulmonary circulation Bloodwithless oxygeninveins
03 Pulmonary circulation04 Systemic circulation Bloodwithmore oxygeninarteries
capillary vessels
capillary vessels
cardiac atria
ventricles
UPPer body
LoWer body
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tigo
The ra-TraIner TIgo – an ergonomIc aLL-roUnder
WiththeTHERA-Trainertigo,alleverydayadjustmentsaredoneinnotimeatall.Heightanddistanceofthesafetyhandleandtheupperbodyexer-cisercanbeindividuallyadjustedtoyoursize.Youcanattachvarioushandand arm rests to the upper body exerciser– no tools required. The inclination of thecontrolanddisplayunitsisadjustableaswellfortheusertokeepeverythinginview.Thestepless crank radius adjustment between65–115 mm makes allowances for differentstagesoflegmobility.Eventhedevicebaseand thus the base area can be adjusted tomeet individual requirements.VARIABILITYisourtoppriority.
safe, easy and comforTab Le – The PaTenTed The ra-TraIner fooT fIxIng
Youcansecureyourfeetinthefootrestseasilyandsafelywithoutcausingpressuremarks.Naturally, theremustn'tbeanything in thewaywhen
putting the feet into thefootrests.Anotheraspectnot to be neglected isthat the foot fixing mustbeeasytoopen.Wehavedevelopedtheperfectso-lution for you and testeditinthehardestofcondi-tions – see for yourself!
...the Best among actiVe -passiVe exercisers Formerly, there was THERA-live with the small and THERA-vital with the large colour screen. Two exercisers became one – the new THERA- Trainer tigo. you can pick one of three different-sized colour screens. you will be thrilled.
(01) thera-trainer tigo 506
Picture includes accessories
foot fixing
(02) Putting the foot
into the foot rest
(03) closing the
foot fixing
(04) applying the
leg support
(05) opening the
foot fixing
flexibility
(06) safety handle
with adjustable
height and
inclination
(07) control and
display unit
with adjustable
inclination
(08) Upper body
exerciser with ad-
justable distances
(09) device base
with pull-out
transport castors
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33The screen is the interface between people andtechnology. Our developers attach great importancenotonlytothe latest screen technology,butalsotoeasyhandlingandclearscreendisplays. True to the motto »Never change a runningsystem«,theSTART / STOP traffic light control ofthepreviousmodelremainedunchanged.Itdoesn'tgetanyeasier.Youoperatethesystemwithlargemembranekeys or touch soft keys. You can adjust importantexercising parameters such as number of rotations,braking resistance, direction of rotation, exercisetimeetc.anytimewithoutchangingscreens. All importantinstructionsandexercisedataaredisplayedondifferent-sizedscreens(2.7"–10.4")withexcellent TFT screen quality.Withthe5.7"screenorlargeryoucanpresetanumberofexerciseparametersin a special sub menu. The larger the screen, themore powerful is the processor. So larger screensoffermoresettingoptions,andalsomoremotivatingbiofeedbackillustrations.
The trick is topackageeffective therapeuticexerciseas»funand games« to encourage goal-oriented exercise and keepthe patients highly motivated. This is why we have developedanumberofbiofeedbackillustrationsfortheTHERA-TrainersoftheCyclingseriesthatboostthetherapeuticeffect.Aftertheexercisesession,youwillgetaclear performance evaluation–thebestmotivationforthenextsessions.
(01) control and display unit 10.4"
(02) control and display unit 5.7"
(03) control and display unit 2.7"
control- and displaY unit – intelligence maKes the difference
BiofeedBacK – fun and success guaranteed
COORDInATIOn
PlAnET
CAR
kEEPER
kEEPER
PAuSE SCREEn
EvAluATIOn SCREEn
START SCREEn
ROAD
STOP
START + ACTIvITy
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SCREEn BARS
STOP
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InDIvIDuAlADAPTIOn
35Here you can find different models for different requirements – proven in the everyday routine of medical facilities.
Thebasic modelTHERA-Trainertigo528isdesignedforuserswithnoorslighthandicaps.Themodeltigo528issmall,handyandcost-effective.It isequippedwith foot restsandacontrolanddisplayunitwitha2.7"colourscreen.
The model 502 is the perfect basic unit for your leg exercisesathome.Thiscomfortablypricedexer-ciserprovidesallbasicfunctionsforeffectivecyclingexercise.
Themodel504isatop-quality leg exerciser. Equippedwith foot fixings, leg supports, tip-up protectionand radius adjustment, it's the perfect device forwheelchair users. The 5.7" colour screen providesdifferentbiofeedbackillustrationsandalladjustmentoptionsyouneedforeffectiveexercise.
Themodel508allowsleg and upper body exercisesonthesamedevice.Besidefootfixings,legsupports,tip-up protection and radius adjustment, it alsofeatures an upper body exerciser. The 5.7" colourscreenprovidesdifferentbiofeedbackillustrationsandalladjustmentoptionsyouneed foreffectiveexercise.
Thera-TraIner TIgo
502Thera-TraIner TIgo
504Thera-TraIner TIgo
508Thera-TraIner TIgo
528
modelscYcling
37standard equipmentcYcling
Product description tigo
528
tigo
502
tigo
504
tigo
508
foot fixing / leg supportFoot rest with 2-stepped radius adjustment Thefootrestsaremadeofwear-andshock-resistantplastic.Theyareeasytocleanandsanitize.Asafetyedgeandgripsurfaceoffersafesupportinthefootrests.Thecrankradiuscanbeadaptedtotheindividualmobilityofthelegswithatool.
Foot rest with stepless radius adjustment incl. tools Thefootrestsaremadeofwear-andshock-resistantplastic.Theyareeasytocleanandsanitize.Asafetyedgeandgripsurfaceoffersafesupportinthefootrests.Thesteplessradiusadjustmentwithtoolsallowsadjustingthecrankradiusandthustherangeofmotiontoindividualrequirements.Thecrankradiusisadjustablebetween65–115mmwithoutsteps.
leg supportThelegsupportguidesweakorparalysedlegs.Itsheightcanbeadjustedtodifferentleglengths.Thecushionpreventspressuremarksandiswashableandsanitizable.Flexiblemountingenablesnaturalmovementoftheankles.
Foot fixingForquicksecuringofthefeetwithouthelp,thefootfixingsareequippedwithpositionablecushions.Gentlepressureissufficientforopeningorclosingthefixings.Thecushionpreventspressuremarksandiswashableandsanitizable.
Product description tigo
528
tigo
502
tigo
504
tigo
508
Base unitTHERA-Trainer tigoThebaseunitconsistsofrobustandlong-lastingmetalframeswithenvironmentallyfriendlybluepowdercoating.ThebaseunitTHERA-Trainertigoisadditionallyequippedwitha240wattelectricmotorthatprovidessufficientpowerreservesandharmonicrotation.
deVice Base unitDevice base with castors Thepull-outdevicebasewithtransportcastorsincreasesthestabilityoftheTHERA-Trainertigo.Theextendedbaseisespeciallyhelpfulwhenusingtheupperbodyexerciser.The74mmtransportcastorsallowmovingtheexercisersmoothlyandwithoutdifficulties.
Device base flatWerecommendtheflatdevicebaseforsports /activewheelchairswithfixedfootrests.ThisdevicebaseisNOTequippedwithtransportcastors.
Device base with height adjustment and wheel set Thedevicebasewithheightadjustmentandwheelsetisnecessaryforpersonswithshortlegsandforchildrenandadolescentswithhighwheelchairseats.Theheightisadjustableinstepsbetween50–150mmwithouttools.Thecombinationwiththewheelsetallowsmovingtheexercisersmoothlyandwithoutdifficulties.
Self-operable tip-up protectionMostcustomerscanusetheself-operabletip-upprotectionwithouthelp.Theplastic-coatedhooksaresimplyattachedtothechairorwheelchair.Thetip-upprotectionprotectsthechair/wheelchairfromtippingover,e.g.incaseofsuddenstretchspasm.Thedistancebetweenchair/wheelchairandexerciserissecured.
basic equipment
39standard equipmentcYcling
Product description tigo
528
tigo
502
tigo
504
tigo
508
safetY handle /upper BodY exerciserSafety handleThesafetyhandleprovidessafesupportduringexercising–especiallyforactiveexercisesorlackofupperbodystability.Heightandinclinationofthesafetyhandleareadjustable.Anon-skidgripcoverpreventslosingone'sgripduringexercising.
upper body exerciserTheupperbodyexerciserpermitspassiveandactiveexerciseoftheentireupperbodyandisequippedwitha100wattelectricmotor.Heightandinclinationoftheupperbodyexerciserareadjustable.Thesoft-glideadjustmentalsopermitsadjustingthedistanceoftheupperbodyexercisertotheuser(horizontal).Theupperbodyexerciserisequippedwithplug-intherapygrips.
Grip adapterThankstothegripadapters,it'snotroubleatalltoturntheupperbodyexerciserintoasafetyhandle.Thatway,safetyisguaranteedwhendoinglegexercises.
Wristbands for therapy grips /safety handleThesewristbandsaredesignedforsecuringweakorparalysedhandsonthesafetyhandleortherapygripsoftheupperbodyexerciser.
Arm rests for therapy gripsThearmrestsfortherapygripssecuretheentireforearminanergonomicallyshapedarmrestwithvelcros.Thearmrestscanbepluggedtothetherapygrips.
Product description tigo
528
tigo
502
tigo
504
tigo
508
Arm rests with bar-shaped gripsThearmrestswithbar-shapedgripsallowlateralmovementofthesecuredforearms.Thegripscanbeattachedhorizontallyorverticallyasrequired.
control and displaY unitsControl and display unit with 10.4"-colour screen incl. touch functionThecontrolanddisplayunitwith10.4"-colourscreenincl.touchfunctionfeaturesthelatesttechnologies.Itsetsbenchmarksregardingsize(211 ×158mm),handling,readabilityandbiofeedbackillustrationsandallowssettingallkindsofexerciseparametersandprovidesbiofeedbackincomplexhigh-qualityTFTillustrations.
Control and display unit with 5.7"-colour screenThishigh-resolution115×86mmcolourscreencanbeusedasacost-efficientalternativetothe10.4"colourscreenwithtouchfunction.Inthesubmenu,youcanpresetexerciseparametersandselectsimplebiofeedbackillustrations.
Control and display unit with 2.7"-colour screenThiscontrolanddisplayunitfeaturesa2.7"colourscreen(51 × 40mm)withclearlyreadableexercisedata.BesidetheSTART/ STOPtrafficlightcontrol,theergonomicremotecontrolallowscontrollingallnecessarysettings.
basic equipment
41 standing & Balancing
...exercise eYe to eYe
Standing and walking has top priority for everyone, especially for wheelchair users–andthere'sareasonforthat.Fromatherapeuticpointofview,standingcan'tbeoverrated.Safestandingandgoodbalancearebasicrequirementsforwalking.Onthefollowingpages,youcanfindstandingandbalancingexercisersthataresuitableforuserswithriskoffallingaswellasforwheelchairusersandusersinvegetativestate.Dynamicverticalexerciseisthe»champions league«foreveryone.
43standing & Balancing
therapY goals
PeLvIs and UPPer body sTabILITy
Sufficient pelvis and upper body stability are basic requirements forbeing able to move around and cope with gravity – without it, unaidedstandingandwalkingisimpossible.So,animportanttherapygoalistoexercisetheupperbodyandpelvismusclesatone'sindividuallimitwithrepetitive (01)exercises inanenvironment thatprotects theuser fromfalling.
baLance
Walking is not just about quantity, but above all about quality andsafety.Manyusersofwheelchairs,walkersorcrutchesareabletowalkshort distances, but the risk of falling is very high. This often leadsto long and expensive hospital stays and subsequently to limited ortotallackofindependence.Withthisinmind,balanceexercisingseemsevenmoreimportant.
mobILITy / mUscLe Tone regULaTIon
Longperiodsofstaticsittingorlyingwill leadtomuscularandtendonshortening.Withoutsufficientmobilityoftheankle,hipandkneejoints,neithersafestandingnornormalwalkingarepossible.Regularuprightanddynamicstandingexercisesarerequiredtomaintainsufficienthipandkneejointextension.Furthermore,standingisthebestprophylaxisagainstplantarflexionofthefeet.
cIrcULaTory sysTem, meTaboLIsm and breaThIng
Regularstandingexerciseswillstabilisecirculationand thus increaseexercise tolerance. Standing also has a positive influence on bloodpressureandbreathing.Thisisveryimportant–especiallyforhigh-leveldependencyusers.Standingalsoservesasanosteoporosisprophylaxis.
In2004,standingwasvirtuallyreinventedwhenwedevelopedthebalanceunit – »dynamic standing« was born. Dynamic standing is more of achallenge and thus much more motivating for the person concerned.Dynamic standing exercising is always active exercising – this is whytherapistsappreciatethisformofexercisesomuch.
There are plenty of good reasons for standing and balancing being so highly appreciated by therapists. Here are some of the most important ones:
(01) frequent
repetition of certain
movements
the balance unit isequippedwithaspringelementwhoseresistancecanbeadaptedtotheuserorthetherapygoalinseveralsteps.Thebalancedeflectionisadjustablebetween0degrees,6degreesand12degrees.SoyoucantransformyourTHERA-Trainerfromastaticstandingframe(0degrees)toadynamicbalanceexerciser(6and12degrees).
two exercisers in one
HOW tO StAND CORReCtLy
ear
shoulderjoint
hipjoint
kneejoint
anklejoint
02 03
04
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45perfect posture
plug
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All products from the Standing & Balancing series can be combined with a large-format colour screen. Just plug it in, select a fitting therapy session with a matching biofeedback option, press the START button and start your exercise.
The software for Standing & Balancingproductsisbasedonanewmodularconcept.Therapy sessions for 20- to 30-minuteexercises can be compiled from individualmodules.Thisprovidesyouwithbrand-newwaystoindividualiseyourtherapy. Despitethevariability,theproductsareeasytooperate–inthesimplestcases,onlytwo buttons are needed. Select a suitabletherapysessionandstartexercisingbypres-singtheSTARTbutton.Ifnecessary,simplyadjust the exercise parameters (strength,exercisetime,etc.)toyourpersonalneeds.
(01) thera-trainer coro 516
Picture includes accessories
foot positioning and fixing
Tread with flexibly
positioned quick securing system
for forefoot and heel
Parallel position (02)
one-leg position (03)
step position (04)
Ofhighestpracticalrelevancearetheflexiblypositionablequick securing systems for forefoot and heel on the treads. No tools are needed foradjustingthequicksecuringsystemsasrequiredforeachuser'sindividualtherapy goals. It is possible, for example, to do exercises in step orparallelposition,orononeleg.Theantisliptreadsurfacepreventsyoufromlosingyourfooting.Quick securing system and tread surfacesarewear-resistant, washable and sanitizable. Depending on the therapygoal,kneesupportscanbeinstalledorremoved.
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Balo...the perfect standing and Balancingexerciser for users with high-leVel dependencY When it's about variability, the THERA-Trainer balo is second to none. Feet, legs and pelvis can be secured individually or together in nearly every position possible - for every therapy goal. The THERA-Trainer balo is perfect for high level dependency users (even users with a high level of disability).
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In accordance with the principle of dose and effect,the more often the exercising equipment is used,themoreeffectiveitwillbe.TheTHERA-Trainerbalocanbeequippedwithanelectric lift(02) sothatevenhigh-leveldependencyuserscanuse it everyday.Apatientbeltisputaroundthepelvisoftheusersittinginthewheelchairandfixedtothebeltoftheelectriclift.Nowyoucanusetheremotecontroltostartthemotorandgentlypulltheuserintoanuprightposition,i.e.intoTHERA-Trainerbalo.
knee and PeLvIc sUPPorT
ThemodelTHERA-Trainerbaloisequippedwithknee supports (03) for lateral and ventral securing of thelegs.Thesupportscanbeusedseparatelyorcompletelyremoved,dependingontheuser'sneedsandtherapygoal. Naturally, the supports are cushioned, andheight,distanceanddepthareadjustable. Thesameappliestothepelvic support (04).Thissupport also consists of individual cushions whosedistances and depths are adjustable so that everyusercanhaveoptimal»contact«totheexerciserfordynamicexercise.Safetyboltsforthepelvicsupportsprovidedoublesafetywhenexercising. Anindividuallyadjustableupper body supportisavailableforusersinvegetativestate.
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»Fallprophylaxis«isanessentialtopic–notonlyforthe elderly. According to studies, about 80% of allpersonswhowerehurt inafallwill fallagainwithinoneyear.Thefirstfalloftenmarksthebeginningofadownwardspiralthatmightleadtocompletelossofautonomy.Fallprophylaxiscanonlybesuccessfulifanimprove-mentofstrength,mobility,fitnessandreactionspeedis achieved by regular repetitive exercise. That'sexactlywhat theTHERA-Trainercorodoes,becauseofthebiofeedback(02 – 04)longexercisesessionswillbefun–andateyelevelwithothers.
safe and free
Thegreatestchallengewhendesigning theTHERA-Trainer coro was to make it as safe as possible forthe user, who is usually still able to walk – withoutlimitinghis freedomwhileexercising.Theseexercisesineverydaypositions (e.g.stepposition)are just thething for users who need to improve their strength,balanceandreactionspeedtoregaintheirindependenceand confidence. For this reason, the simple knee supports (05) and the pelvic safety belt (06) are de-signedinsuchawaythattheydon'thaveanyprotectiveeffectunlesstheuserfallsorfacesalackofstrength.
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...the professional standing and Balancing exerciser for moBilised persons The THERA-Trainer coro is designed for persons who can walk a few steps but have a high risk of falling. Exercising with the THERA-Trainer coro is the perfect prophylaxis against falling because itprovides a safe environment to improve strength, balance and reaction speed while having loads of fun.
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The THERA-Trainer verto focusses on quality andfunctionality. The highly wear-resistant treads offerflexible options for leg support. Its four lockableleading castors make the THERA-Trainer verto amobile exerciser. The table is made of high-qualityMultiplexlaminatedwoodwithaverywear-resistantcoat of lacquer. The table is supported by stainlesssteelpipes.Large formatengravedheightmarkingsallowsanexactheightadjustment.Thankstothegassprings,thetableheightcanbeadjustedindividuallyonbothsides.Theheightsof thekneesupportsandthehandrailscanbeadjusted inasimilarway.Findoutwhat»MadeinGermany«reallymeans.
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Static standing has been an acknowledged form of therapy for more than 30 years. The THERA-Trainer verto is perfect for therapy goals such as verticalisation, tone regulation or activation of circulatory system and metabolism. For therapy goals such as balance, mobility or upper body stability, though, dynamic balance exercisers are usually used instead of static standing frames.
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Base unit and treadsBase unit balo/vertoThisbaseframeisdesignedasastablemetalpipeframe.Fourlockableleadingcastorswithadiameterof75mmpermitconvenienttransportthroughnormal80cmdoorsorwider.
Base unit coroThisnewlydevelopedbaseframeismadeof110mmmetalsquaretubes.Itsfourleadingcastorshaveadiameterof100mmeachandcanbeblockedindividually,whichmakestheexerciserespeciallystable,evenunderdynamicloads.
TreadsAllproductsoftheStanding&Balancingseriesareequippedwithstablemetaltreads.Themetaliscoatedwithahighlywear-resistantantislipmat.
Tread extension Atreadextensionmakessenseeverywherepersonswithrestrictionsdoweight-shiftingexercisesinsteppositionorsimilar.Theextensionisveryusefulevenifafamilymemberoratherapistisstandingdirectlybehindtheusertoassisthim.Itcanbeattachedorremovedfortransportwithouttools.
Tread enhancement Atreadenhancementissuitable,forexample,forgrowingadolescents.Theycanreducethetreadstepbystepfrom40mmto0mmastheygrow.
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foot fixingForefoot quick securing system Theforefootsecuringsystemcaneasilybeattachedonthetreadwithouttoolsinanypositiondesired.
Quick securing system for heelsAquicksecuringsystemforheelsmakessenseforuserswhoneedtohavetheirfeetsecured,e.g.becauseofflexionspasm.Theflexiblesystemdoesn'trequireanytoolsandprovidessafeandstablesupport.
standing and Balance unitStanding unit Thestainlesssteelstandingunitisequippedwithengravedheightmarkings.Forusersbetween120and160cm,or135and200cmwithabodyweightbelow140kg.
Balance unitThebalanceunitisthepatentedcoreofeverybalanceexerciser.Usingthereleaselever,itcanbesetto0degrees(=staticstanding),approx.6degreesorapprox.12degrees.Itisavailableinashortorlongversionwithhighorlowspringresistance.Thespringstiffnesscanbeadjustedinsixstepswithouttools.
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Knee, pelVis and upper BodY securing sYstemknee support simpleThesimplekneesupportservestosecuretheknees.Itisremovableanditsheightcanbeadjustedwithouttools.
knee support Forsafesupport,height,depthanddistanceofthekneesupportscanbeadjustedwithouttools.Thekneesupportscanberemovedseparatelyortogether.Thesupportsarecushionedinordertopreventpressuremarks.
Pelvic safety beltThepelvicsafetybeltiseasilyfixedtotheupperpipeunitwithtwostrapbuckles.Thenthebeltlengthisadjustedtotheuser'spelvicgirth.
Pelvic supports Thepelvicsupportssecurethepelvisandprovidecomfortablesupport.Height,depthanddistanceofthepelvicsupportscanbeadjustedtotherespectiverequirements.While»entering«theexerciser,thepelvicsupportsswingtotheside.
upper body support Theupperbodysupportisdesignedforpeoplewholackupperbodycontrol(e.g.userswithahighlevelofdisability)andcanbeadjustedtotheuser'sbodyheightwithouttools.Head,underarmandbackcushionsprovidesafesupport.
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control and displaY unitControl and display unit with 10.4" colour screen incl. touch functionThecontrolanddisplayunitwith10.4"colourscreenincl.touchfunctionfeaturesthelatesttechnologies.Itsetsbenchmarksregardingsize(211×158mm),handling,readabilityandbiofeedbackillustrations.
Table holder for control and display unitIfyouwanttoputthecontrolanddisplayunitwith10.4"colourscreenonasurface(e.g.atable),thisholderistheperfectchoice.Astablemetalframeprovidesstablesupportforthescreen.Theinclinationofthecontrolunitcanbeadjusted.
BiofeedBacKBiofeedback »Collect«Thebiofeedback»Collect«allowsbalanceexercisesinalldirections.Thegoalistocollectasmanybonesaspossible.
Biofeedback »line«Thisistheperfectbiofeedbackforexerciseswhereacertainmovement,suchasweightshiftinginstepposition,shouldberepeatedasoftenaspossible.Thegoalistopickupasmanypiecesoffruitsaspossibleinanorchard.
Biofeedback »Ping-Pong«Withthisbiofeedback,theusershavetosystematicallyshifttheirweightfromfronttobackorfromrighttoleft.
Biofeedback »Position«Thisdiagnosisbiofeedbackprovidesinformationabouttheuser'srangeofmotionincertaindirections.
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57»It runs and runs and runs!« – this was one of VW's most popular slogans for theBeetle. THERA-Trainers are designed to run just as reliably and be used every day.Besidetopquality,delivery,set-upandstafftraining,thisrequiresreliableserviceandareliablesupplyofspareparts.We keep your THERA-Trainers running.
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WE'LL ASSIST YOU WITH EVERY STEP!
Information and advice are the beginning of everything. For any further questions, don't hesitate to call your local dealer. They will get answers to all your questions, and you can be sure that they will always do everything to fulfill your wishes and problems.
INFORMATION& ADVICE
TRYING & TESTING
HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDERS, BUYING
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»Try before you buy«. If you don't have the opportunity to test the THERA-Trainers in a medical facility, you can test them at home.
Some health insurance or insurance companies will pay for THERA-Trainers in whole or in part. Don't hesitate to ask us if you want to know more about the options you have.
We work in close cooperation with a network of trained specialist retail partners who will get you the THERA-Trainer you want with the right accessories. The specialist dealer will also show you how to handle your new exerciser.
Many questions will only occur when you've been using your THERA-Trainer for a while. Just call us or your local dealer – we're always happy to help. THERA-Trainers are usually maintenance-free. Should you require the help of our technical service anyway, we'll always be there for you.
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Formorethan20years,medica Medizintechnik GmbHin Hochdorf has been developing and selling pro-fessionaltherapeuticequipmentforneurologicalandgeriatricrehabilitation.ThecompanywasfoundedbyPeter Kopf, who has remained its head to this day.Today,heandOttoHöbel–responsibleforalltechnicaldepartments–arethecompany'smanagingdirectors.Theysetgreatstorebysustainabledevelopmentandcustomer-friendly products and solutions. Togetherwithmorethan100employees,theyhaveacquiredanexcellent reputation for the company's capacity forinnovation,itsprofessionalismandreliability.
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Allmedicaemployeeswouldlovetohelpyou and will answer all your questionsquickly.Contactus:Phone+49 7355-93 [email protected]
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Ourbroadrangeofproductswhichwekeep optimising to keep up with ourcustomers' requirements provides theperfect products and accessories foreveryrequirementandbudget.
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We don't just leave a box on yourdoorstep. Only when your THERA-Trainer is delivered, unpacked and setup,andyouknowhowtohandle itandstart exercising right away – then ourworkisdone.
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All THERA-Trainers are guaranteedqualityproducts.Shouldyoueverhavea reason to complain, we'll do every-thing tosolve theproblemsoyoucancontinueyourexercise.
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And when something is broken? Wewillsupplysparepartsfordiscontinuedmodelsforatleastsevenyears.
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THERA-NEWS keeps you up to dateon the latest in device-based exerciseandnewdevelopmentsatmedica.Ifyousubscribe toourTHERA-NEWSnews-letter, you will get it for free severaltimesayear.
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medicaMedizintechnikGmbHisproudofbeing an international company. You'rewelcome to visit us any time. Just fix adate and come to Hochdorf. A personaltourawaits you in the factorywherewehave been developing and constructingexercisersformorethan20years.We'relookingforwardtomeetingyou.
Buying a THERA-Trainer is a decision for excellent service and all-round customer support. let us introduce you to the THERA-Trainer service concept. Because service is just as important to us as the quality of our products.
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