Intended Use / Indications, Contraindications, Risks & Forbidden Use; Intended Use / Indications - h/p/cosmos 150/50 Operating And Service Manual

3 Intended use / indications, contraindications, risks & forbidden use
The intended application, discussed in the following, can be performed with any h/p/cosmos medical treadmill model,
although there are more or less recommended solutions. Consider obligatory safety accessories (for example unweighting
systems, optional safety arch with chest belt system for fall stop prevention and optional arm support for additional
stabilization of the patient, adjustable handrails, etc.) as described in the respective chapters.

3.1 Intended use / indications

Endurance training walking and running
N
Endurance tests and EMG-measuring (only with safety arch and chest belt system)
N
Ergometry, exercise-ECG and ergospirometry (only with safety arch and chest belt system)
N
Gait training
N
Recreational fitness training
N
Diagnosis and prognosis of cardiovascular disease, specifically coronary artery disease (CAD) by treadmill stress
N
test (the treadmill is only the stress device, but does not perform diagnosis)
Therapy of orthopaedic problems, e.g. arthritis in foot ankle, femoropatellar syndrome, knee joint problems,
N
anterior cruciate ligament plastic
Gait analysis and gait correction for stroke patients
N
Children are only allowed to use the running machine under constant supervision of a medical
doctor or therapist and only when safeguarded by safety arch with chest belt system.
Additionally, h/p/cosmos recommends the use of adjustable handrails.
The correct loading form of velocity, stride length, kind of course of motion on the treadmill, elevation, duration, total
distance as well as loading / unloading of the patient by an unloading system must be prescribed by a medical doctor.
The treadmill manufacturer cannot make any declaration or recommendation, because the therapy depends on the
patient, the clinical picture, the degree of disability and the progress of rehabilitation.
The medical treadmills may be operated only in medical facilities by medical staff.
The safety requirements in particular requirements for medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems for
medical care in a home environment (IEC 60601-1-11) - are not considered in the medical device, h/p/cosmos
treadmill ergometer.
An application of the h/p/cosmos medical treadmills in a home or public environment and/or
operation by persons who are not medically trained is not allowed.
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