New Gait Trainer 3^TM

New Features Include:

• NEW Larger Display – The new 12.1" display is approximately 50% larger than the previous display and is powered by a Windows CE operating system. Windows CE offers greater processing power for enhanced software, graphic, audio and internet capabilities.
• NEW Expanded Connectivity – The new display provides the ability to connect to an external computer monitor, including larger monitors and LCD projectors. This enhances interaction for visually impaired patients.
• NEW USB Compatibility – Added USB ports now offer the ability to accommodate a USB keyboard, a mouse and printing devices for remote operation. The added USB ports also allow for data transfer and software upgrades via USB memory devices.
• NEW Progress Report – is perfect for showing need, progress and outcome for specific gait parameters.
  • Average walking speed over time • Total exercise time
  • Total distance and steps taken • Average step length: RT vs. LT
  • Step length variablity: RT vs. LT • Time on each foot: RT vs. LT
• NEW Upgraded Software – The software upgrade features a more intuitive user interface with a new look and feel.

Standard Features Include:

• Instrumented Deck – The Gait Trainer 3™ is the only treadmill with an instrumented deck that monitors and records step length, step speed and right-to-left time distribution (step symmetry).
• Audio and Visual Biofeedback – Patients are motivated by the real-time audio and visual biofeedback. They are prompted into proper gait patterns; step length, step speed and step symmetry. Biofeedback helps patients stay "on target" in each phase of rehabilitation; steps lengthen, step speed increases and symmetry improves.
• Heart Rate Monitoring – Polar® contact handgrips (telemetry compatible) to ensure proper training intensity.
• Normative Data - Age- and gender-based for comparison to healthy populations for assessment of patient results.
• Open Platform – offers unobstructed use with Biodex Unweighing System.
• Objective Documentation – Exercise Summary Reports, track progress and document outcomes - ideal for insurance reimbursement.

ATTENTION Existing Gait Trainer Customers:
Software upgrade available. Contact Biodex Customer Service for details.

Goal: Develop symmetrical gait by improving step length, step speed and right to left time distribution.

• Older Adult Patients
  
• Orthopedic Patients
• Stroke/Traumatic Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Amputation of a Lower Extremity
  
• Parkinson's Disease
• Neurologic Patients
• Vestibular Patients
  
  

• Audio and visual biofeedback prompts patients into a proper gait pattern
• Develops balance and coordination
• Develops strength and range of motion
• Increases cardiovascular capacity and endurance
• Provides a safe environment for patients and therapists
• Documents important gait parameters
  

Older Adult Patients

Method:
Have the patient walk at a comfortable step speed concentrating on symmetry of step length and step time. Once the patient has developed symmetry and cardiovascular gains, begin to work towards normative gait parameters. As an option, support the patient in the Biodex Unweighing System to provide a no-fall environment.

Results and Benefits:

• Improved patient confidence with associated improvements of strength, balance and endurance. 
• Excellent for older adults to perform physical conditioning exercises associated with rehabilitation or fall prevention program.
• Reduction in disuse atrophy effective
• Efficient and safe use of clinician time.

When combined with the Unweighing System:

Allows concentration on treatment, not physically supporting the patient.

Reference:
American Geriatrics Society, British Geriatrics Society and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Panel on Falls Prevention, Guideline for the Prevention of Falls in Older Persons, April 5, 2001.
Cress ME, Buchner DM, Questad KA, Essel PC, daLateur BJ, Schwartz RS. Continuous-scale physical functional performance in healthy older adults: a validation study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 1996; 77:1234-50
Simpson JM, Harrington R, Marsh N., Guidelines for Managing Falls Among Elderly People. Physiotherapy, 84:4;173-177 April 1998.
Wolfson L. Whipple R, Amerman P, Tobin JN. Gait Assessment in the Elderly: A Gait Abnormality Rating Scale and its Relation to Falls. J of Gerontology 1990; 45:M12-19 

Orthopedic Patients

Method:
Utilize audio and visual cues to develop step length symmetry and right to left time distribution. Initially support patient's body weight using the Biodex Unweighing System. Set belt in reverse direction (retro-walking) to assist with gains in range of motion. Forward direction of belt to work on symmetry of step length and step time.

Results and Benefits:

• Initiate rehabilitation earlier following joint sprains, surgical repair or replacement.
• Gains in range of motion, gait parameters, strength and endurance.
• Treadmill training effects are readily transferred to improved over ground walking speed and endurance
• Effective, efficient and safe use of clinician time.
  
  

When combined with the Unweighing System:

• Rehabilitation can commence earlier as the Unweighing System provides a safe environment for both the patient and the clinician
• Improved proprioception and acceptance for weight bearing activity.
• Allows concentration on treatment, not physically supporting the patient.
  
  

Reference:
American Geriatrics Society, British Geriatrics Society and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Panel on Falls Prevention, Guideline for the Prevention of Falls in Older Persons, April 5, 2001.
Cress ME, Buchner DM, Questad KA, Essel PC, daLateur BJ, Schwartz RS. Continuous-scale physical functional performance in healthy older adults: a validation study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 1996; 77:1234-50

Stroke/Traumatic Brain Injury

Method:
Progressively address step speed and right to left time distribution. Use a slow initial belt speed (.10 cycles/sec - .50 cycles/sec). Clinician may assist with paretic limb placement to initiate step length. Visual cues are used initially to reinforce step length. Once step symmetry is reached, gait speed can be addressed.

Results and Benefits:

• The Gait Trainer forces the patient to focus on foot placement, which is reinforced through visual cues on the display.
• Improved right to left time distribution and increased step time during ambulation is achieved in an upright and fully supported position through repetitive and rhythmic movements.
• Treadmill training effects are readily transferred to improved over ground walking speed and endurance.
  
  

When combined with the Unweighing System:

• Rehabilitation can commence earlier as the Unweighing System provides a safe environment for both the patient and the clinician.
• Allows concentration on treatment, not physically supporting the patient.
  
  

Reference:
Barbeau, et al., Walking After Spinal Cord Injury: Control and Recovery
Gardner et al., Partial Body Weight Support with Treadmill Locomotion
Visintin et al., A New Approach to Retrain Gait in Stroke Patients Through Body Weight Support and Treadmill Stimulation
Suzuki et al., Determinants and predictors of the maximum walking speed during computer assisted gait training in hemiparetic stroke patients.
Suzuki et al., Relationship between stride length and walking rate in gait training for hemiparetic stroke patients.

Spinal Cord Injury

Method:
Initially, concentrate on developing step length symmetry. Once symmetry is achieved, increase speed of the treadmill for progression towards normative gait parameters specific to the age, gender and leg length of the patient.

Results and Benefits:

• The Gait Trainer forces the patient to focus on foot placement, which is reinforced through visual cues on the display.
• Sensory input from the rhythmic treadmill belt movement assists with patterning of the central nervous system.

When combined with the Unweighing System:

Rehabilitation can commence earlier as the Unweighing System provides a safe environment for both the patient and the clinician.Improved right to left time distribution and increased step cycles/sec during ambulation is achieved in an upright and fully supported position through repetitive and rhythmic movements.Allows concentration on treatment, not physically supporting the patient.

Reference:
Barbeau et al., Walking After Spinal Cord Injury: Control and Recovery
Gardner et al., Partial Body Weight Support With Treadmill Locomotion....
Visintin et al., A New Approach to Retrain Gait In Stroke Patients Through Body Weight Support and Treadmill Stimulation
Suzuki et al., Determinants and predictors of the maximum walking speed during computer assisted gait training in hemi paretic stroke patients.
Suzuki et al., Relationship between stride length and walking rate in gait training for hemi paretic stroke patients.

Amputation of a Lower Extremity

Method:
Using audio and visual cues, initially concentrate on developing step length symmetry with focus on right to left time distribution. Once symmetry is achieved, increase speed of the treadmill for progression towards normative gait parameters specific of the age, gender and leg length of the patient.

Results and Benefits:

• The Gait Trainer forces the patient to focus on foot placement symmetry, which is reinforced through visual cues on the display.
• Efficient gait pattern with step length symmetry and improve right to left time distribution will reduce the metabolic demands associated with prosthetic gait.
• Goals can be set through comparison of the uninvolved and involved limbs performance measures.

Reference:
Peterson et al., Physiological responses during unweighted ambulation of three patients with below the knee amputation: A pilot study.

Parkinson's Disease

Method:
Utilize audio and visual cues to assist the retraining of the temporal and spatial deficits associated with Parkinsonian Gait. The patient focuses on the visual and audio cues, which help to regulate step length.

Results and Benefits:

• The Gait Trainer forces the patient to focus on foot placement symmetry, which is reinforced through visual cues on the display.
• Improvement of step length and step time.
• Improvement of muscular strength and endurance and overall cardiovascular tolerance for physical activity.
• Improved step symmetry and increased step time during ambulation is achieved in an upright and fully supported position through repetitive and rhythmic movements.
• Treadmill training effects are readily transferred to improved overground walking speed and endurance.

When combined with the Unweighing System:

Rehabilitation can commence earlier as the Unweighing System provides a safe environment for
both the patient and the clinicianAllows concentration on treatment, not physically supporting the patient.

Reference:
Morris et al., Stride Length Regulation in Parkinson's Disease 

• Dimensions: 86" l x 27" w (218 x 69 cm)
  Walking Area: 64" l x 20" w (160 x 51 cm)
  Printer Stand: 24" l x 24" w (61 x 61 cm)
• Deck: 1" thick (2.5 cm) reversible Teflon™ impregnated high density composite fiber
• Motor: 2 HP with 4Q-Pulse Width Modulation Control
• Speed Range:
  Forward: 0-10 mph (0-16.9 km/h)
  Reverse: 0-3 mph (0-4.8 km/h) in
  0.1 mph (.16 km/h) increments
  Gait Trainer Mode: Speed limited to 3 mph (4.8 km/h)
• Elevation: 0-15% Grade
• Heart Rate Monitoring: Polar® contact handgrips (telemetry compatible) 
• Display: Color Touch-Screen
• Printer: HP DeskJet
• Power: 115 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 20 AMP dedicated line, or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 20 AMP dedicated line
  Includes hospital grade plug with 12' (3.7 m) power cord.
• Patient Capacity: 400 lb (182 kg)
• Weight: 395 lb (179 kg)
• Certification: ETL listed to UL 60601-1 and
  CAN/CSA C22.2 No.:601-1-M90.
  CE conformity to EN 60601-1,
  EMC compliance to EN 60601-1-2.
• Warranty: Two-years parts; one-year labor
  

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