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

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Trampoline

KIN 436BSpring 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

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