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move differently Movement Therapy: passive, motor-assisted, active resistive Movement Therapy for Children
Open the catalog to page 1MOTOmed® Movement Therapy 3 MOTOmed® Movement Therapy Goals 4-5 MOTOmed® Movement Therapy in Supine Position 8 MOTOmed® Operating Panel 9 Special Features of the MOTOmed® graeile12 10 Movement in Spite of Paralysis and Spasticity 11 MOTOmed® Basic Models 19
Open the catalog to page 2MOTOmed® Movement Therapy Movement is a basic precondition for regular body functions and development. Sometimes children may become deprived of their natural desire to move around due to a medical condition or an accident. This lack of movement can lead to secondary health complications. MOTOmed® Movement Therapy allows your child to move regardless of physical limitations. 1 passive Smooth, regular movement of the legs or the arms can relax your muscles and regulate muscle tone. 2 motor-assisted The »ServoCycling« function identifies weak muscle impulses. Even with minimal muscle...
Open the catalog to page 3MOTOmed® Movement Therapy Goals Reducing spasticity Cramps (spasticity) can cause pain that blocks movement patterns. The MOTOmed® SpasmControl feature helps to gently reduce cramps and relax the muscles. The motorized, passive training counteracts general lack of movement. This relaxation of muscle tension can be a useful preparation to regular physical therapy. MOTOmed® SpasmControl feature page 11. Discovering and promoting residual muscle strength Even with unilateral paralysis, hidden and untrained residual muscle strength can be rediscovered and reactivated. MOTOmed® ServoCycling...
Open the catalog to page 4Improving and maintaining walking ability Regular physical movement with the MOTOmed® gracile12 can help to strengthen the leg muscles, improve coordination and body awareness. Improving the overall well-being It is widely recognized that physical activity produces feel-good hormones (e. g. endorphins, dopamine and serotonin). This has a positive impact on motivation, mobility and overall feeling of well-being. No negative side effects With the MOTOmed® gracile12 and movement therapy properly adapted to the child, there have been no reports of negative side effects. Often time and...
Open the catalog to page 5The MOTOmed® gracile12 assists your child to engage in a healthy, natural movement pattern, most similar to riding a bicycle. This regular movement pattern has positive effects on the entire body. MOTOmed gracile12 – child-friendly movement therapy for legs (item no. 594.003)
Open the catalog to page 6The MOTOmed® gracile12 takes up as much room space as a regular chair and is also pleasantly quiet. To begin training, simply roll the MOTOmed to the training area that your child prefers, e. g. your child's bedroom, the living room, or an outdoor area on a sunny day. Your child can begin his or her training with the MOTOmed® gracile12 from a safe wheelchair or a chair. Make two out of one The MOTOmed® leg trainer can be upgraded and retrofited with an arm/upper body trainer. This addition will prove to be of benefit in targeting and strengthening your upper extremities, arm, shoulder...
Open the catalog to page 7MOTOmed® Movement Therapy in Supine Position MOTOmed letto2 pediatric leg training (item no. 279.024) MOTOmed letto2 leg/arm pediatric leg and arm/upper body training (item no. 279.016) MOTOmed® letto2 pediatric version This special MOTOmed® naturally helps to retain important body functions in children who are confined to bed. Fields of application: Intensive care units, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes and in home environment. Application: e. g. coma, apallic syndrome (coma vigil) and neurological/neuromuscular conditions
Open the catalog to page 8MOTOmed® Operating Panel easy-feel buttons large font color-coded system The original size of the display is 11.5 cm x 8.5 cm / 4.5 in. x 3.4 in. Child-friendly operation The MOTOmed® gracile12 is easily controlled from the operating panel with big, easy-feel buttons. Enjoy the simplicity of a two-button operation for training from start to finish. The MOTOmed® gracile12 is operated very intuitively: For easy user guidance, the next user prompt is marked in green. You can activate a quick change directly by changing the settings or the TherapyProgram. All the operating prompts and the...
Open the catalog to page 9Special Features of the MOTOmed® gracile12 Child-friendly pedal distance The MOTOmed® gracile12 is designed with a small pedal distance of 12 cm / 4.7 in. A »child-friendly« pedal distance helps to avoid unnatural strain and provides safe training. Variable height adjustment The MOTOmed® gracile12 is the only movement therapy device for children which provides a continuous height adjustment of the pedal crank and foot shell from 26 cm to 46 cm / 0.2 in. to 18 in. Because of this the 1 MOTOmed® gracile12 can be adapted exactly to the individual length of the child's legs and the different...
Open the catalog to page 10Movement in Spite of Paralysis and Spasticity easing spasm Display: »relieving spasm« feature Display: »passive movement« Display: »active movement« MOTOmed® SpasmControl This particularly sensitive and gentle drive technology provides a training that protects the joints and muscles. The continuous, motor-assisted, movement pattern helps to slowly reduce lasting muscle tension (high muscle tone / spasticity). This feature can alleviate your child's muscle pain. MOTOmed® MovementProtector In the case of spasticity or muscle cramps, this safety feature stops the pedal movement gently. The...
Open the catalog to page 11Display: »SymmetryTraining« Display: »MOTOmax MotivationProgram« Display: »TRAMPOLINEmax MotivationProgram« SymmetryTraining During the SymmetryTraining mode, a two-bar diagram (fig. above) shows how much strength your child applies with the left or the right side of the body. This helps to target and train the weaker side. MotivationPrograms In a playful way, the child is motivated to engage in training that involves coordination, concentration, strength and endurance. The simultaneous physical and mental activity can have a positive effect on cognitive (psychological) performance....
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