Introduction - biodex NxSTEP 950-485 Instructions For Use And Assembly

1. Introduction

Intended Use
The NxStep Unweighing System is used for Partial Body-Weight Support with the
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capability to unload up to 30-40 percent weight bearing for patients with gait
impairments.
It is a versatile product, providing capabilities for patients with lower extremity
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weakness, core strength deficits, neurological and musculoskeletal disorders.
It is intended to be used as a training tool to assist patients with gait performance with
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a goal for remediation of ambulation activity.
Indications for Use
The NxStep Unweighing System is used with patients who may be deconditioned due to
weakness or diagnosed with disease processes such as Parkinson's disease, incomplete spinal
cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, LE amputees, Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, and all
other patients with movement disorders effecting gait.
Contraindications for Use
The NxStep Unweighing System is not to be used for patients with any of the following:
Severe osteoporosis
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Non-union fractures
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Bariatric patients greater than 400 lb
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Patients with poor safety awareness/cognition
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Acute conditions such as pulmonary embolus, thrombus
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Acute Myocardial Infraction
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Acute fractures
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BP over 180/110 Hg
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Severe debilitating dizziness
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Precautions
Precautions should be taken with patients that have poor safety awareness/cognition, global
weakness, a history of hazardous falls, and/or severe fatigue. Patients less than 30 lb may not
register the appropriate loading weight.
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