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Balanced Body CenterLine Cadillac Assembling Manual

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Assembling the Balanced Body
CenterLine
THIS IS A MEDICAL DEVICE
Safety
Strap
Sliders
with Pull
Knobs
Statement of Intended Use
The CenterLine™ Cadillac device is intended by the manufacturer to be used by people for the purposes of physiotherapy, rehabilitation, the prevention, treatment
and relief of injuries, supportive, functional therapy for a disability or for general strengthening and improving the mobility of the human body. Should injury occur
during usage please report to the manufacturer and competent authority of the Member State in which the user and/or patient is established.
For printed instructions contact Balanced Body.
Cadillac
™
Top Slider
Push Through Bar
Base
EMERGO EUROPE
Westervoortsedijk 60,
6827 AT Arnhem
The Netherlands
Trapeze Bar
Flange Connectors
Balanced Body, Inc.
5909 88th St,
Sacramento, CA 95828 USA
®
Slider
Roll Down Bar
Fuzzies
Leg Springs
1-800-PILATES | +1-916-388-2838
pilates.com | info@pilates.com
Corner Connectors
Contact Us
17443B | 2024-02

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  • Page 1 Should injury occur during usage please report to the manufacturer and competent authority of the Member State in which the user and/or patient is established. For printed instructions contact Balanced Body. Contact Us EMERGO EUROPE Balanced Body, Inc.

  • Page 2: Weekly Maintenance

    If the pins do not stay in the tube the vinyl flaps). Be carefully of the cotter pins so they do holes, the pull knobs need to be replaced; call Balanced Body for not scratch the vinyl or wooden frame. The cotter pins will replacement parts.
  • Page 4 If the hook shows a lot of wear, discontinue using the spring to the quality of the equipment. This guide was created to help immediately and call Balanced Body to replace spring or snap. you use and maintain your equipment for optimum safety. Please See Figure 2.
  • Page 5 If you notice wear on the slider knob Disconnect the springs and clean the entire length of the tracks pins, please call Balanced Body to replace. Using the PTB in this with a soft cloth and Balanced Body Cleaner, mild soap with condition could cause injury.
  • Page 6 We suggest that you keep a maintenance log for each piece of equipment. The log should include: Figure 8. If your chair is a Balanced Body Split-step Pedal Chair (Combo Chair), 1. A description of the machine including the serial number, the please consider upgrading to the Cactus date and place of purchase, and the manufacturer.

  • Page 7: Maintenance Schedule

    Before using equipment, ensure that the springs are securely a ttached. See photos below for examples of securely attached springs to various attachment points that you may encounter on Balanced Body equipment. Note that adding spring resistance makes some exercises easier and others more diffi cult. Performing exercises with improper spring resistance increases the risk of falling. If unsure of proper spring resistance, please consult a certifi...
  • Page 8 REFORMER SAFETY USAGE Safety and the Universal Reformer The Pilates Universal Reformer, is designed to teach the exercise repertoire of Joseph H. Pilates. All utilization must take the unique functionality and design of the Reformer into account as well as the skill, expertise and education of the instructor. Exercises outside of the intended use may cause damage to the equipment and may be dangerous to the client.
  • Page 9 Exercise Set Up. Reformer Mounting and Dismounting Potential injuries may occur during the transitions between exercises as clients mount and dismount the Reformer. Proper instruction for exercise set up, mounting and dismounting as per the balance, control and coordination needed for a particular exercise, and for transitions between exercises, is primary to ensuring user success and to mitigate accidents or incidents of concern.
  • Page 10 The Ropes The Rope adjustments and locking mechanisms differ from Working off the Back End Reformer to Reformer. Safe utilization of the ropes require they There are some lovely contemporary exercise opportunities from are installed correctly. For all Reformers except the A2, ensure the back end (riser end) of the Reformer.
  • Page 11 Balanced Body also offers an optional maintenance log that you may fi nd helpful. Please follow recommended maintenance schedules and practices to optimize your Reformer’s performance.

  • Page 12: Safety And Maintenance

    » Before beginning any exercise program, consult your screws, retention pins, or other parts. physician. » Check the footbar bolts on a monthly basis to make sure they » Do not stand the CenterLine Cadillac on end without the wheel are still secure. kit. CLEANING...
  • Page 13 Trapeze Table (Cadillac) Exercises DEFINITION OF EXERCISE SET-UP TERMS Starting position Sit facing open end of Cadillac, Level: The level of expertise needed to undertake exercise. holding on to bar or handles, knees soft, feet on metal bars. Reps: How many times the exercise is performed. Standard Exercise Springs: Number and location of springs on the trapeze table.
  • Page 14 BREATHING, LEVEL 2 6 reps Springs: 2 long, light springs from high position on wooden bar for Joe’s Breathing, 1 – 2 short springs from high position on aluminum bar for Carola’s Breathing. Feet in Trapeze Focus » Breathing – Inhale push bar, exhale return, inhale press legs down, exhale return, inhale roll-up, exhale return »...
  • Page 15 FEET IN STRAPS, LEVEL 1 6-10 reps Springs: Long springs from middle, high or overhead position Loops or Velcro around ankle or arches Focus Circles » Breath - exhale out/inhale in or inhale out/exhale in » With both legs in the Velcro straps or loops circle the legs in both directions, maintaining pelvic stability.
  • Page 16 SIDELYING – ADDUCTOR PULL, LEVEL 1-3 6-10 reps Springs: Long springs from middle or overhead position Loops around ankle or arches Bottom leg under Trapeze Table strap Focus Front-Back Kick » Breath - exhale down/inhale up » Maintaining correct alignment, swing top leg forward and back (as in the Side Kick on the mat).
  • Page 17 FOOT AND LEGWORK, LEVEL 1 10 reps Springs: 2 long or short springs from the bottom on aluminum bar Safety strap on 1 or 2 short springs from the top for Dorsiflexion Focus Plie/Releve » Breath – inhale push, exhale return »...
  • Page 18 SEATED PUSH THROUGH, LEVEL 1 6 reps Springs: 1 short spring from above on Push-through Bar Focus » Breath – exhale stretch forward, inhale stretch up or reverse » Spinal flexion and extension » Hamstring flexibility » Scapula stability/mobility » Abdominal hollowing and lift »...
  • Page 19 CAT, LEVEL 3 4 reps Springs: 2 short springs from above on Push-through Bar Focus » Breath – exhale roll down, inhale to extend out, exhale pull back, inhale uncurl. » Spinal flexibility » Scapula stability/mobility » Abdominal hollowing and lift »...
  • Page 20 CIRCLE SAW, LEVEL 2 SEATED DOUBLE ARMS, LEVEL 1-2 4 reps 4-10 reps Springs: 2 short springs from above on Push-through Bar Springs: 1 - 2 springs from above on Push-through Bar Dowel or padded stick Focus » Breath – exhale stretch, inhale to circle out, exhale reach, Focus inhale circle back »...
  • Page 21 PARAKEET, LEVEL 4 4-6 reps Springs: 2 short springs from high outside eyes on to the Push-through Bar Focus » Breath – varies » Pelvic stability » Hamstring and gluteal strengthening » Abdominal hollowing » Spinal articulation in flexion » Leg and torso alignment Precautions »...

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