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FreeStep SAS - Supported Ambulation System

FreeStep SAS - Supported Ambulation System

FreeStep SAS - Supported Ambulation System

Product catalog summary
Overview: The FreeStep SAS by Biodex is an overhead track and harness system designed to support patients with balance deficiencies during rehabilitation activities. It enhances safety for both patients and therapists by minimizing the risk of falls and reducing the need for multiple therapists during patient ambulation.
Key Features:
  • Supports various rehab activities such as sit-to-stand, treadmill walking, stair climbing, and balance training.
  • Reduces the number of therapists needed, minimizing injury risks to therapists and caregivers.
  • Accommodates multiple patients simultaneously, optimizing facility resources.
  • Customizable configurations to fit existing facility layouts, supporting up to 750 lbs on an 8-foot track.
Benefits:
  • Creates a safe environment for patient ambulation without additional floor space or staff.
  • Reduces liability risks by decreasing patient falls and worker compensation claims.
  • Enhances patient confidence and focus by eliminating the fear of falling.
Applications: Suitable for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and rehabilitation centers dealing with stroke, Parkinson’s, head injuries, amputations, and orthopedic patients.
Configuration and Installation: The system can be tailored to specific facility needs, with options for continuous loops or equipment-specific stations. It can be installed on various ceiling materials, including wood, steel, and concrete.
Testimonials: Paul Vidal, PT, highlights the system's effectiveness in reducing therapist injuries and improving patient safety, even with patients over 300 pounds.
Contact Information: For more details or to start the installation process, contact Biodex at 1-800-224-6339 or visit their website at www.biodex.com.
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FreeStep SAS - Supported Ambulation System-1

An Overhead Track and Harness System for Patient and Therapist Safety Treadmill Stairs Length of straight track that extends over stairs for stair training and over a treadmill. Support weak or balance deficient patients without using additional floor space or requiring additional staff. www. biodex.com/freestep Sample layout shows straight track of FreeStep SAS over treadmill and stairs. See inside for more sample layouts. BIODEX www.biodex.com

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FreeStep SAS - Supported Ambulation System-2

FreeStep SAS FEATURES • Provides patient support during rehab activities: - Sit-to-stand - Over ground, treadmill walking - Climbing and descending stairs - Balance training • Reduces number of therapists needed to safely assist patient ambulation • Minimizes fear of falling that inhibits patient effort • Protects therapists and caregivers from injuries when guarding patients • Accommodates concurrent use by multiple patients • Reduces liability risks for the facility by reducing patient falls as well as Worker’s Compensation claims Create a safe, supported ambulation environment without using...

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FreeStep SAS - Supported Ambulation System-3

An overhead track and harness system for patient and therapist safety SAmplE ConFigURATionS Treadmill Stairs Length of straight track that extends over stairs for stair training and over a treadmill. Custom Configuration – to suit your facility and need Biodex FreeStep SAS can be custom configured to your facility, complementing the existing equipment floor plan. Install as a simple loop for continuous ambulation over stairs or through parallel bars, or add side branches for equipment-specific stations to include treadmill exercise or balance training. Track extended over Mat Table and over Treadmill....

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FreeStep SAS - Supported Ambulation System-4

Safe ambulation and support over ground, stairs, parallel bars or equipment. Multi-user capacity optimizes equipment and staff in a safe environment. FreeStep SAS is custom configured to your routines and space. Track support system over equipment that allows patients to exercise independently or with minimal assistance. Over ground walking is key to gait rehab and activities of daily living - but can be risky for patients and therapists. FreeStep SAS reduces the risk of falling, bolsters confidence and encourages patients to focus on the task at hand. Worn like a vest around the upper torso,...

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