Stamina Seated Inversion Therapy System Owner's Manual page 14

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
THE HANDRAILS
The HANDRAILS(35) are located on both sides of the Seated
Inversion Therapy System. The HANDRAILS(35) are to
help you return from inversion to the upright position. Pull the
HANDRAILS(35) and pull yourself to the upright position.
USING THE SEATED INVERSION THERAPY SYSTEM
1. Start by sitting on the machine and leaning back on the BACK CUSHION(33) with your hands at your
side, or resting on your thighs.
2. Use the HANDRAILS(35) and both hands to rotate the BACK CUSHION(33) slowly backward until the
inversion stopped by the SECURITY BELT(38).
3. It is recommended that the Seated Inversion Therapy System be used for five or ten minutes each
morning, and again each evening.
4. Grasp the HANDRAILS(35), and pull yourself to the upright position.
SUGGESTIONS FOR USE
1. Begin slowly: invert only 15-20 degrees to begin with. Stay inverted only as long as you are
comfortable. Return upright slowly.
2. Make gradual changes: increase the angle only if it is comfortable. Increase the angle only a few
degrees at a time. Increase the time of use 1-2 minutes up to ten over a period of weeks. Add
stretching and light exercise only after you are comfortable with inversion.
3. Watch your body: come up slowly, dizziness after a session means you came up too fast. Wait a while
after eating before using the Seated Inversion Therapy System. If you get nauseous, do not fight it,
come up as soon as you feel queasy.
4. Keep moving:Movement may be accomplished by either rhythmic traction or light
exercise. Do not exercise strenuously while inverted. Limit partial inversion without movement to one
or two minutes. Limit full inversion with no movement to only a few seconds.
5. Invert regularly: we recommend two or three times a day depending upon your current condition. Try
to schedule it for the same times each day.
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