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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........................1-1 CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR GENERAL USE ............2-1 SETUP ..............................3-1 • Connecting the Printer ........................3-1 • Connecting the Safety Lanyard ....................3-2 • Handrail Installation (Optional) ....................3-2 GAIT TRAINING MODE......................4-1 • The Gait Training Mode ......................4-1 • Power Up............................4-1 •...
The Biodex Gait Trainer 2 comes with a printer which is easy to install and resides on the printer stand. Options include -3 to 12% incline/decline (ideal for work with back, posture, lumbar spine and patella patients,) and a choice of handrails.
2. CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR GENERAL USE The following clinical considerations should be observed for all patients who exercise on the Biodex Gait Trainer 2. Additional clinical considerations, specific to gait training, are provided in the chapter titled: Clinical Applications and References.
3. SET-UP Attach Printer Cable (behind display) Attach Safety Lanyard Figure 3.1. Attaching the Safety Lanyard, printer cable and printer. Included with the Gait Trainer 2 are a printer, printer stand and Safety Lanyard. These should all be attached/installed prior to operation of the Gait Trainer 2. CONNECTING THE PRINTER (See Figure 3.1.) The printer cable should be connected to the printer receptacle at the back of the display with the...
(See Figures 3.2 – 3.4.) Figure 3.2. Figure 3.3. Figure 3.4. The Biodex Gait Trainer 2 comes with a sturdy support bar installed (Figure 3.2). Optional Standard (Figure 3.3) and Geriatric/Pediatric handrails (Figure 3.4) are also available. SET-UP — 3-2 —...
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CONTENTS The Biodex Gait Trainer 2 comes with a sturdy support bar, but optional Standard Rehab and Geriatric/Pediatric handrails are also available. Both optional handrails are installed as follows: NOTE: Do not fully tighten any screws until all the screws and hardware have been positioned and par- tially secured.
4. GAIT TRAINING MODE The Biodex Gait Trainer 2 can be used for gait training applications, or as a rehabilitation tread- mill. The following section describes use in the Gait Training Mode. Rehabilitation treadmill oper- ation is described later in this manual.
CONTENTS THE GAIT TRAINER USER SETUP INFORMATION SCREEN (See Figure 4.2) Figure 4.2. The Gait Trainer User Setup Information screen. The Opening Menu displays three icons: Gait Trainer, Treadmill and Utilities. Touch <Gait Trainer> to advance to the User Setup Information screen. This screen allows entry of patient information and parameters used for gait training.
CONTENTS • Name: Optional, touch the pop-up <Keypad> to enter the name. Touch <OK> to continue. • A/V Biofeedback Options: Touch <A/V Biofeedback> to enter biofeedback options from the Audio/Visual Biofeedback Options screen. • <Back>: Go back one screen. • <Next>: Advance to the next screen. The AUDIO/VISUAL BIOFEEDBACK SCREEN (See Figure 4.3.) Figure 4.3.
CONTENTS THE FOOTFALLS/HISTOGRAM SCREEN (See Figure 4.4 – 4.5.) Figures 4.4. and 4.5. Patients can view the Footfalls/Histogram screen with either Footfalls or Histograms displayed. In the Footfalls screen, the solid foot marks the user's last foot placement while the box is a target for the next foot placement.
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CONTENTS • Speed (Cycles/Second): Located at the top right of the screen. Use the associated L and M icons to set this goal to match the desired cycles per second. The step cycle default is 0.10 cycles/sec and the range is 0.1 to 5 cycles/sec. This parameter, in conjunction with the patient’s height, is used to determine belt speed (since walking speed is determined by step length and step cycle) and is important for developing proper gait patterns.
NOTE: Clarification of Normative Data for the Gait Trainer 2: The normative data presented in the Biodex Gait Trainer 2 id derived from the reference tables in Gait Analysis, An Introduction, 2nd. Edition, Michael W.
6. GAIT TRAINER OPERATION GAIT TRAINER 2 THEORY OF OPERATION Walking (gait) speed can be increased two ways: Increase step frequency (step cycle) or increase step length. Step cycle: A successive heel strike for the same foot, i.e. Right step, left step, right step. Can be used to set belt speed based on how many complete successive heel strikes occur within a second.
7. EXERCISE RESULTS (See Figures 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3.) Exercise results can be reviewed from the Exercise Results screen only after touching <End> to end the exercise session and then touching <Results>. Figure 7.1. The Exercise Results screen. Note the Exercise Results functions available at the bottom of the screen.
<OK> to proceed. To cancel and return to the Exercise Results screen, touch <Cancel>. Print Results: Touch the <Print Results> icon to print out a Biodex Gait Training Exercise Summary. Print Histogram: Touch <Histogram> to print a histogram for this exercise session.
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CONTENTS Figures 7.2 and 7.3: Gait Trainer 2 printouts include a Biodex Gait Training Exercise Summary and Biodex Gait Training Exercise Histogram. — 7-3 — EXERCISE RESULTS...
8. TREADMILL OPERATION (See Figure 8.1.) Figure 8.1. The Quick Start feature allows the user to begin the exercise session with minimal input. QUICK START OPERATION Although the Gait Trainer 2 offers advanced programming capability, it also features a "Quick Start"...
CONTENTS QUICK START TRACK / NUMERIC DISPLAY PARAMETERS Users can choose from a Quick Start Exercise Track or Numeric display during Quick Start exer- cise sessions. The following parameters are displayed for both choices. NOTE: To toggle between displayed parameters (i.e., to change measurement units for calories, pace or dis- tance) touch the yellow dot next to each parameter heading.
5. MANUAL OPERATION Figure 8.2. The RTM 600 Setup Options screen allows entry of patient-specific information and parameters. MANUAL TREADMILL OPERATION (See Figure 8.2.) Manual treadmill operation is easy. Like the Quick Start function, Manual Start allows the user to begin exercising quickly.
CONTENTS When all parameters are entered/selected, press <Start> on the display to activate the tread- belt and begin the exercise session. The treadbelt will ramp up to .1 mph. Use the <L> and <M> arrows on the Exercise Track or Numeric Display to adjust the speed setting to the desired value.
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CONTENTS Figure 8.3. The Exercise Track display. Figure 8.4. The Numeric display. — 8-5 — TREADMILL OPERATION...
9. TREADMILL PROFILES The Biodex Gait Trainer treadmill mode features five pre-loaded exercise profiles and the ability to create and select up to 12 custom exercise profiles. These programs allow the clinician to select pre-determined exercise format routines. Exercise profiles are divided into as many as ten segments each.
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CONTENTS Figure 9.1. The Select Profile screen allows the user to choose from five pre-defined profiles. Figure 9.2. At the Profile Setup Options screen, users can enter values for time, body weight and maximum elevation. TREADMILL PROFILES — 9-2 —...
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CONTENTS Figure 9.3. Ready to begin an exercise session with Profile 1, Anaerobic, selected. DESIGNING A CUSTOM EXERCISE PROFILE (See Figure 9.4.) To design a custom exercise profile: At the treadmill Opening Menu touch <Profile>. The Select Profile Menu should now be dis- played Touch option six, <Custom>.
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CONTENTS Figure 9.4. At the Editing Profile screen, clinicians enter values for speed, elevation and time for each of up to ten stages for any profile. TREADMILL PROFILES — 9-4 —...
10. GAIT TRAINER 2 UTILITIES (See Figure 10.1) Figure 10.1. The Utilities Menu allows access to the Configuration and Patient Management screens. The System Maintenance screen, not displayed, is also accessed through the Utilities Menu. The Utilities Menu allows users to access the Configuration, Patient Management and System Maintenance (not shown) screens.
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"warm up" prior to making any adjustments for belt creep. Incline Range: The Biodex Gait Trainer 2 comes with a choice of 0 to 15 or –3 to 12 degrees of incline. Touch the displayed value to show both options and then touch the desired setting to select.
CONTENTS PATIENT MANAGEMENT (See Figurs 10.4 and 10.5.) Figure 10.4. The Patient Management screen. Figure 10.5. The Stored Patient Exercise screen. To advance to the Patient Management screen from the Utilities Menu, touch <Patient Management>. Enter 781 at the “Access ID Code” prompt and touch <OK>. The Patient Management screen should now be displayed.
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CONTENTS Patient Management functions include the ability to delete an individual patient file, multiple patient files, print a stored exercise report, print a stored patient histogram and export patient data. A description of each feature follows. Deleting Patient Files To Delete An Entire Page of Patient Files: Touch the <Delete Page>...
Touch <Back> to return to the System Maintenance screen. Strain Guage Calibration Procedure NOTE: This procedure should be used only when a problem exists and the user has been advised by the Biodex Service Department. Power Up Plug in the power cord of the treadmill.
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CONTENTS Enter Strain Guage Calibration Screen Press the ON/STBY button on the treadmill display. Press "Utilities." Note: The next step requires pressing the hidden keypads in the upper right and left corners of the displays touch screen. Touch the top-right corner, top-left corner and then top-right corner successively to access the "System Maintenance"...
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CONTENTS Strain Gauge Board LED Codes Should always be flashing. This means the Microprocessor on the board is working. Indicates no weight is on the Treadmill when this LED is on. LED on = auto calibrate is in progress. LED on = Underweight. LED on = Overweight.
QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE Lubricate Treadbelt and Slider Deck The Biodex Lubricant Kit is designed to reduce friction between the treadbelt and the slider deck. It is required for all institutional treadmills. Proper and timely application of the lubricant will prevent premature failures due to excessive wear and load. Items affected by inadequate lubrica- tion are the treadbelt, slider deck, motor, and motor controller.
Allow the Gait Trainer to dry for approximately 10 minutes. NOTE: Use only the Biodex lubricant kit with your Gait Trainer. Most standard greases, waxes and silicon sprays will build up on the rollers, causing belt slippage and affecting tracking.
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CONTENTS Remove the two aluminum traction strips, located one on each side of running deck. These are secured by four Allen screws located on top of traction strips. Remove rear treadbelt roller. The roller is secured by two treadbelt tensioning bolts. Once bolts have been removed, lift out the roller assembly.
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CONTENTS Tracking Tracking adjustment is necessary when a pronounced bump appears toward the left side of the belt, approximately two inches from the left edge. This occurs when the belt works its way out of the Exact-Track grooves. To Adjust Treadbelt Tracking: Tighten the hex tensioning bolt on the side to which the treadbelt has migrated, turn bolt in 1/8 increments clockwise.
12. TROUBLE-SHOOTING SYMPTOM Gait Trainer is turned ON and speed control is inoperable (belt not moving). Check for faults on display unit before moving onto step #2. The following diagnostic error codes apply: CODE DESCRIPTION Communication between upper/lower board inop Safety Lanyard Removed Control fault (no amplifier) Grade Error...
13. OPTIONAL INSTALLING THE ELEVATION ROCKERS (See Figure 13.1.) The Gait Trainer is available with Incline/Decline of either standard 0 to 15 degrees or optional -3 to 12 degrees (Part# 945-275-M315). This setting is preset at the factory prior to shipping. CAUTION: This procedure requires the efforts of at least two strong individuals.
EMC information provided in the ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS. NOTE: Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. NOTE: Contact Biodex Medical Systems for additional EMC information. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY FOR GAIT TRAINER 2 Standard Test Method...
15. SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: 86" l x 27" w (218 x 69 cm) Walking Area: 64" l x 20" w (160 x 51 cm) Printer Stand: 24" l x 24" w (61 x 61 cm) Motor: 2 HP with 4Q-Pulse Width Modulation Control Speed Range: Forward: 0-10 mph (0-16.9 km/h) Reverse: 0-3 mph (0-4.8 km/h) in...
BARBEAU, H, et al. WALKING AFTER SPINAL CORD INJURY: EVALUATION, TREATMENT, AND FUNCTIONAL RECOVERY Arch Phys Med Rehabili (80) 225-235, February 1999 Biodex #91-132 BEHRMAN, AL, et al. LOCOMOTOR TRAINING AFTER HUMAN SPINAL CORD INJURY: A SERIES OF CASE STUDIES Physical Therapy / Vol. 80 (7):688-700 / July 2000 Biodex #91-174 BOND, JM, et al.
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DEFICT AND CHANGE IN GAIT VELOCITY DURING REHABILITATION AFTER STROKE Arch Phys Med Rehabil, Vol. 77:1074-1082 / Oct 1996 Biodex #91-142 PREDICTION OF GAIT VELOCITY IN AMBULATORY STROKE PATIENTS DURING REHA- BILITATION Arch Phys Med Rehabil, Vol. 80:415-420 / April 1999 Biodex #92-215 HESSE, S, et al.
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STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING MOTOR CONTROL Rehabilitation of the Head-Injured Adult – Chpt. 22: 313-334 Biodex #91-135 USING THE BIODEX UNWEIGHING SYSTEM, BALANCE SYSTEM AND GAIT TRAINER IN AN INTEGRATED REHABILITATION PROGRAM Abstract, May 2001 Biodex #92-217 NIAM, S, et al.
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SHARP, SA, et al. ISOKINETIC STRENGTH TRAINING OF THE HEMIPARETIC KNEE: EFFECTS ON FUNC- TION AND SPASTICITY Arch Phys Med Rehabil, Vol 78 / Nov 1997 Biodex #91-148 STAMER, MH TREATING GAIT DYSFUNCTION IN KIDS WITH CP Advance for Directors in Rehabilitaton: 59-62 / June 1997 Biodex #91-133 SUZUKI, K, et al.
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CONTENTS WOLFF, M, et al. BEYOND STRIDE – OTHER CONSIDERATIONS WHEN DECIPHERING GAIT OF PEOPLE WITH AMPUTATION Advance for Physical Therapists: 28-32 / March 9, 1998 Biodex #91-140 — 16-5 — REFERENCES AND BIBLOGRAPHY...
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