Introductiontable Of Contents - biodex BioSway Operation Manual

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INTRODUCTIONTABLE OF CONTENTS

The Biodex BioSway is compact, lightweight and easily portable.
The BioSway is a versatile Balance Assessment and Training Device. Lightweight and relatively
small, it is easily portable. Set-up only takes minutes to provide the clinician with a choice of six
interactive training modes or three standardized testing protocols including the Clinical Test of
Sensory Integration and Balance protocol.
The easy-to-follow touch screen format makes BioSway simple to learn and operate. All test
results and training sessions can be stored and printed. Comparison to normative data helps to
communicate need, progress and outcome.
An optional hard shell "wheelie board" case provides convenience and protection when using
the BioSway outside the clinic.
what doeS the bIoSway do?
1. Provides valid, reliable, and repeatable objectives measures of a patient's neuromuscular
control and ability to balance on a firm and/or unstable surface.
2. Documents balance rehabilitation and assessment.
3. During rehabilitation provides visual feedback of a patient's ability to control their center
of gravity (COG).
the biodex bioSway can be the cornerstone for the following programs:
• Fall Risk Assessment and Conditioning Programs
• Movement Disorders associated with neuromuscular control
• Amputee prosthetic rehabilitation
• Orthopedic rehabilitation associated with ligament sprains and poor neuromuscular control
• Sports Medicine and Conditioning Programs
• Core and Lumbar Stabilization Strategies
• Pre- and post-head injury screening
• Concussion Management Program with Play It S.A.F.E.
For more specific applications, please refer to the Fall Risk Screening protocol and Compendium
of Balance Application protocols.
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