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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important General Safety Guidelines………………………………..3 General Use and Features……………………………………………….4 Activity Harness Instructions…………………………………………..7 Use of Safety Ropes and Harness System……………………….13 Use of Resistance Cords……………………………….....17 Use of Upper Extremity Accessories………………………………19 Upper Extremity Activities…………………………………………….21 Lower Extremity Activities……………………………………………25 Functional Activities……………………………………………………28 Balance Activities……………………………………………………….30...
Page 3: Important General Safety Guidelines
1. Important General Safety Guidelines This icon means a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Before using this equipment, obey the following warnings: Read and understand the complete Owner’s Manual. Keep owner’s manual for future reference.
Page 4: General Use And Features
Raising and lowering upper support structure The top portion of the RehabStation may be raised or lowered several inches to accommodate a low doorway or to make reaching the overhead support easier. Grab end of lever...
Page 5 Moving the RehabStation When moving the RehabStation it is generally easiest to lock the directional caster first and then to push and steer the unit by holding the support handles as pictured below. Using the Folding Step Adjust step height by moving Move step lock out of way.
Page 6 Adjusting tension of the Activity Poles Turn the adjustment knob clockwise to tighten and counter clockwise to loosen Raising and lowering the support handles and pad. Grasp the black knobs on both sides of the pad. Pull out on the right knob and adjust to desired height.
Page 7: Activity Harness Instructions
3. Activity Harness Instructions The Activity Harness included with each unit can be used to safely protect the patient during balance and functional activities. However, it is not designed for continuous body-weight unloading or meant to substitute for the supervision of a qualified health professional IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read before using harness...
Page 8 Activity Harness Configuration and Components Double shoulder attachment points Shoulder straps Single attachment point Rope pocket Waist belt Pelvic support strap (optional) For video instructions please visit www.rehabharness.com...
Page 9 Basic Balance Vest Application 1. Place vest on patient and tighten waist belt buckles. 2. Adjust length of shoulder straps by lifting up on the orange webbing or pulling down on black webbing as needed to properly position waist belt around lower trunk and keep shoulder pad in place.
Page 10 Attaching Vest to Overhead Support Depending on patient support needs and the type of overhead system, the Balance Vest can be attached to either a single point between the shoulders or to the two shoulder point attachments via a spreader bar. If using a rope based system, excess rope can be placed in the pocket in the back of the vest.
Page 11 Use of Optional Pelvic Support Strap (PSS) The optional pelvic support strap (PSS) can be used when there is a concern for the harness riding up on the patient’s torso and when some body weight support is desired. 1. Place the PSS behind the patient centering the rubberized section of the strap under the patients gluteal fold.
Page 12 Use of Shoulder Pads Your harness also includes detachable shoulder pads. The pads can be removed or repositioned easily by undoing the Velcro attachments shown in the pictures below, or by simply sliding the pads on the webbing to reposition for patient comfort.
Page 13: Use Of Safety Ropes And Harness System
4. Use of Safety Rope and Harness System Once you have properly fitted the Activity Harness you will need to attach it and the patient to the overhead support structure. Read the instructions below carefully.  Never allow excessive slack in the safety rope system. ...
Page 14 Using the “Ropeman” To slide the “Ropeman” up, simply grab the device and slide it up while holding the rope below it. slide “Ropeman” down, pull out on the orange tab attached to the metal wire as you also pull down. You may also lift the red cam cleat with your thumb as you slide the “Ropeman”...
Page 15 Connecting safety “Ropeman” to the Harness Attach the “Ropeman” to the triangular metal ring located on each shoulder strap by sliding the “Ropeman” up and down on the rope as needed to allow for easy connection of the lower carabiner. Once you have attached the carabiner to the triangular metal ring remove any remaining slack from the rope by simultaneously lifting up on the “Ropeman”...
Page 16 Harness and Safety Rope System When properly attached, the harness and safety rope system should appear as pictured below. Upper Carabiner “Ropeman” Lower Carabiner Rope Bag...
Page 17: Use Of Resistance Cords
(D.G.S). This technology uses a strong braided cord inside the tubing that eliminates over stretching and potential breakage. We do not recommend the use of any other resistance bands with the RehabStation. Each system comes with 4 pairs of resistance cords (yellow, green, red and purple).
Page 18 2. The cords can be wrapped around the unit. 3. A “girth” hitch can be used to attach a doubled cord to the overhead hooks. 4. When using the resistance bar the cords can be wrapped around the end of the bar by simply turning the bar.
Page 19: Use Of Upper Extremity Accessories
6. Use of Upper Extremity Accessories 1. Using the “Easy Reach” upper extremity assist device. The “Easy Reach” is a simple spring assist device ideal for promoting independent upper extremity activity for those who lack anti-gravity muscle strength. It can be hung from any of the overhead hooks and the Velcro band can be wrapped around the upper extremity (generally just below the elbow).
Page 20 2. Upper extremity range-of-motion pulleys. A set of upper extremity pulleys is included with each system which can be hung from the overhead hook and used for patient assisted range-of-motion activities...
Page 21: Upper Extremity Activities
7. Upper Extremity Activities Lat-Pull Downs Primary Purpose: Strengthen latissimus Accessories: Resistance bands and bar or handles. Other: Attach the resistance band to peg 4 and loop over peg 1 Rows Primary Purpose: Strengthen middle trapezius and posterior deltoid Accessories: Resistance bands and bar or handles.
Page 22 Tricep Extension Primary Purpose: Strengthen tricep and elbow extensors Accessories: Resistance bands and bar or handles Other: Attach the resistance band to peg 4 and loop over peg 1 Shoulder External Rotation Primary Purpose: Strengthen external rotators of the shoulder Accessories: Resistance bands and handle.
Page 23 Overhead Press Primary Purpose: Strengthen deltoids and trapezius Accessories: Resistance bands and bar. Other: Attach the resistance band to peg 3 and loop under peg 6 Chest Press Primary Purpose: Strengthen pectoralis major and anterior deltoid Accessories: Resistance bands and bar or handles.
Page 24 Shoulder Range of Motion Pulley Primary Purpose: Increase flexion and abduction range of motion Accessories: Shoulder pulley Other: Hang pulley from end of overhead support structure. Position patient straddling support base if needed “Easy Reach” Spring Assist Primary Purpose: Improve active movement of upper extremity Accessories: Easy Reach Spring assist device...
Page 25: Lower Extremity Activities
8. Lower Extremity Activities Knee Extension Primary Purpose: Strengthen quadriceps Accessories: Resistance bands, ankle strap and bench. Other: Adjust height of bench so feet are slightly off the ground. Attach the resistance band to peg 2 and loop under peg 6. Knee Flexion Primary Purpose: Strengthen hamstrings...
Page 26 Hip Extension Primary Purpose: Strengthen gluteus maximus and hamstrings. Accessories: Resistance bands and ankle strap Other: Attach the resistance band to peg 2 and loop under peg 6. Hip Abduction Primary Purpose: Strengthen gluteus minimus and medius Accessories: Resistance bands and ankle strap Other: Attach the resistance band to peg 2 and loop under peg 6.
Page 27 Mini-Squats Primary Purpose: Increase lower extremity extensor muscle strength Accessories: Support handles Other: Adjust height of bars to appropriate level Heel Raises – Flat Ground Primary Purpose: Strengthen gastroc and soleus muscles Accessories: Harness may be used if needed for balance.
Page 28 9. Functional Training Step-Ups Primary Purpose: Improve steps and stair negotiation and strengthen lower extremities Accessories: Step Other: Adjust step height (4,6 or 8”) to the appropriate level for patient Step-Downs Primary Purpose: Improve steps and stair negotiation and strengthen quadriceps and gluteus maximus Accessories: Pull down step...
Page 29: Functional Activities
Assisted Sit to Stand Primary Purpose: Improve sit to stand performance Accessories: Activity harness, resistance cords Other: Attach resistance bands to pegs 4 or 5 and wrap over peg 1 and attach to “D” rings on each side of the pelvic support strap. Adjust amount as assistance provided by resistance bands as needed.
Page 30: Balance Activities
10. Balance Activities Standing Balance Sitting Balance...