Unobstructed open access
- Offset design provides full access for easy patient interaction
Attachment rings - on support vest allow single or two-point
pelvic stabilization when desired
Low-effort manual operation - no power cord, no weights,
no air compressor
Adjustable
and removable patient handrails - accommodates diverse patient
populations and allows for easy treadmill access
Unweighing Harness- fits a variety of patients
Adjustable
height - can be assembled at reduced height for use in rooms
with 8-foot ceilings
Adjustable suspension - accommodates children and
adults
Therapist
seats - provide a place to sit during assistive exercise and
provides a safer environment for therapist interaction
The Biodex Unweighing System enables partial weight-bearing
therapy to be conducted with the assurance of patient comfort and
safety, and with convenient access to the patient for manual
assistance and observation.
Unlike the simple patient lift devices, Biodex Unweighing System
incorporates a dynamic suspension
system that accommodates the
vertical displacement of the center of gravity that occurs during
normal gait. Biodex's patented off-loading mechanism maintains
constant force; simply dial the amount to off load.
When walking, an individual's center of gravity typically
moves through a vertical range from one to four inches, depending
on walking speed. The Biodex system accommodates up to four inches
of vertical displacement while maintaining a consistent level of
unweighing.
Another component of normal gait is pelvic rotation. Two-point
suspension systems have a tendency to restrict rotation on the
horizontal plane. They respond to pelvic rotation similar to the
way a playground swing undulates back to neutral after being twisted.
The single-point suspension of the Biodex system allows unrestricted
pelvic rotation.
Patients can train for weight-bearing ambulation without compromising
proper gait kinematics. Should pelvic
stabilization be desired,
retention cords can be attached to special attachment rings on
the sides of the support vest, secured to the frame, and adjusted
for the specific degree of pelvic stabilization.
The ability to allow rotation has other advantages. When training
with a treadmill, single-point
suspension permits functional pelvic
rotation and versatility when walking, side-stepping, retro-walking
and turning. With a Biodex Unweighing System, the patient can change
direction without repositioning the entire patient support system.
Applications
Stroke
Spinal Cord
Head Injury
Amputees
Orthopedic
Neurologic
Vestibular
Older Adult Patients
Specifications
Dimensions: 36" w x 50" depth x 106" h
(91 x 127 x 270 cm) accommodates patients from pediatric up to
6' 11" (210 cm) on a standard treadmill; alternate
height setting for facilities with low ceilings: 93.5" h
(241 cm) accommodates patients from pediatric up to 6' 2" (188
cm) on a standard treadmill
Vertical Adjustment: 60" (152
cm)
Unloading Weight Capacity: 180 lb (82 kg)
Patient Capacity: 500
lb (227 kg)
Power: 9V Battery
Certification: ETL and cETL listed to UL 2601-1,
CAN/CSA C22.2 No.: 601-1-M90 and EN60601-1. CE conformity to
M.D.D. 93/42/EEC
Warranty: Two-years parts; one-year labor
VA
Hospital Study* supports the concept of
the Biodex Unweighing System.
“If the system does not allow for vertical
movements, gait is markedly distorted. The subject may still
be able to move on the treadmill, since the walking surface
is moving below him, but this unnatural gait is not the goal
of therapy.”
Specific Recommendations:
- Support up to 40% of patient’s body weight
- Allow for 5.5 cm of vertical movement to permit normal gait
- Report reliably to ensure the correct degree of unloading
- Enable easy adjustment to the amount of body weight support
as the subject improves or fatigues during a training exercise
* VA Hospital Study: Source: Wilson M, Qureshy
H, Protas E, Holmes A, Krouskop T, Sherwood A.: Equipment
Specifications for Supported Treadmill Ambulation Training,
J of Rehab, Rehab and Development, Vol. 37 No. 4, July/August
2000, pp 415-422
945-480
Unweighing System,
Offset
Includes: Unweighing Harness, removable
arm supports, pelvic stabilization straps, and two
therapist seats
U.S. Patent 6,302,828
Includes In-service/Training
Video.
(Package pricing & leasing options available)
The NEW Biodex Unweighing Harness is designed to provide vertical lift through three shared points of pressure: through the hip straps, gluteal fold straps and the lumbar-thoracic harness. The design improves comfort and prevents slippage without limiting lower extremity range of motion. Assuring that the patient is comfortable is essential when lengthy exercise sessions are required. Patient weight capacity of harness is 450 lb (204 kg)
EASY AS 1-2-3
A Step-by-Step guide on installation
A Step-by-Step video on installation
GAIT TRAINER
2+UNWEIGHING The Biodex Gait Training
System The Gait Trainer provides
audio and visual biofeedback of step length and step
speed. The Unweighing Support System provides assistance,
helping patients regain their confidence, their strength
and their stride. The Unweighing System, combined with
the Gait Trainer 2 allows every patient the opportunity
to get an early start on rehabilitation. Read
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