Introduction - biodex 950-387 Application/Operation Manual

1. INTRODUCTION

Designed specifically for rehabilitation and retraining of gait for patients with neurologic and
orthopedic gait dysfunctions, the Biodex Gait Trainer 2 provides both the audio and visual feed-
back needed to progress patients quickly and safely to normal ambulation.
The Gait Trainer 2 is easy to use. The clinician need only select the patient's age and height for the
treadmill to automatically calculate the exact speed needed to achieve desired step cycle. The
rhythmic movement and the audio feedback provide patients with added stimulus for retraining
of neural pathways to improve gait pattern.
The Gait Trainer 2 promotes correct stride length for early phase patients. By starting out slowly
(with the zero starting speed and small .1 step cycle speed increments) it is possible to manually
position the patient's lower extremities in the desired patterns for gait, thus reinforcing the prop-
er techniques early in the rehabilitation process. As the patient progresses, correct stride length is
coupled to the correct step cycle. When belt speed is increased, the patient must either take longer
strides or more strides to stay on target. Normative data allows clinicians to compare patient
progress to baseline norms.
Of course, the Gait Trainer 2 can also be used for many other rehabilitation treadmill applications.
In treadmill mode, its unparalleled speed control, durability, incline and decline in both forward
and reverse directions, digital feedback, low profile, and choice of handrail configurations make
it the ideal choice for virtually any patient young or old.
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.
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