Information

The Balance Trainer offers dynamic and static standing in one device.

It has a world wide patent & offers a unique balance training allowing active exercise for patients with many different conditions.

BALANCE-Trainer offers patients with partially or entirely limited standing the ability to stand safely while using the device dynamically. 

Using the latest technology, the Balance Trainer (made in Germany by Medica) offers a safe and controlled position for a variety of training and balancing exercises. By allowing the patient the freedom to move safely in an upright position they are able to stimulate their motor / sensory and cognitive skills, while allowing the therapist the freedom to devleop a full range of exercises for their patients with ease.

Basic Equipment

• Balance function with adjustable resistance 
• Releasing and blocking of the balance function with the release lever on the table (2-step, 6° and 12°)
• Stable frame with four lockable castors
• Metal foot plate with heel cups and foot fixings
• Wooden table with cushioned cut-out for the body
• Height adjustment of table with help of gas spring support
• Hand rail height right/left adjustable
• Patient size: approx. 150 - 200 cm
• Patient weight: max. 140 kg

Indications

The Balance Trainer can be used for many different conditions including:

• paraplegia / tetraplegia
• multiple sclerosis
• stroke / hemiplegia
• muscular disorders
• other neurological conditions

How does BALANCE-Trainer help you?

• more stability in the hip and in the upper body
• balance training
• partial weight relief
• stiffness is decreased
• stabilization of the circulation
• osteoporosis prophylaxis
• positive effects on the evacuation of the upper urinary tract
• positive effects on digestion
• contracture prophylaxis
• improvement of the respiration
• training of the perception
• social integration

Professional use in rehabilitation

With the BALANCE-Trainer you allow safe dynamic standing and you transfer the patient’s weight to the BALANCE-Trainer. As a therapist you can concentrate better on your therapeutic work.

Practicing functional movements like the lunge or the weight shift etc. can be performed much easier and most importantly safer for both the patient and the therapist.

The possible movement range within the BALANCE-Trainer demands sensory, motor and cognitive activity from the patient.

Software

Biofeedback with BALANCE-soft:

• Displaying movement
• Exercising precisely
• Motivating patients
• Documenting training

BALANCE-soft set with fixing ring:

• therapy software with several therapy exercises
• adjustable degree of difficulty for exercises
• therapy evaluation by picture and print-out, including position sensor
• wired data connection (USB) for PC, starting Windows 2000 with USB 2.0 and higher, 600 MHz, RAM 128 MB, graphics card 32 MB

Coordinative training “Collect apples”

The rabbit in the screen center is moved by the movements of the patient in the BALANCE-Trainer. The aim is to collect the red flashing apples and bring them back to the center. The diameter, the number of apples and further training parameters are individually adjustable.

Coordinative training “Outline - Line”

In the mode outline - line the training person moves the grey ball by his own movements. The aim is not to leave the blue line while catching the rings. Also in the outline-mode different training parameters such as line width or angle of the line are adjustable.

Coordinative training “Outline - Circle”

In the mode "Outline" for the training person there are 4 different outlines available:
- rectangle
- circle (visible on the left image)
- horizontal 8
- line

Technical Specifications

Made in Germany

Balance Trainer Instruction Manual

Accessories

	Knee support for safe fixing of the knees adjustable in height, abduction and horizontal distance to the patient demountable soft padded and washable available in three different sizes: small, standard, wide
	Hip support adjustable in height, abduction and horizontal distance to the patient demountable soft padded and washable available in two sizes
	Center cushion for hip support Additional pressure release in the area of lumbar vertebra and tail bone max. two center cushions can be attached to the hip support in combination with the upper body support please use the center cushion for upper body support
	Upper body support including head rest and chest belt Adaptation of the back cushion by spacers inclusive adapter for the hip support (hip support not inclusive)
	Center cushion for upper body support only in combination with upper body support (see above) additional pressure release in the area of lumbar vertebra and coccyx max. one center cushion for upper body support can be attached to the hip support
	Electrical belt system operation with remote control or blow/suck control height adjustable, demountable use only in combination with patient belt and hip support including emergency stop all accessories pluggable; reduces follow-up costs
	Patient belt with bottom patient belt with bottom, size “S” 600 mm patient belt with bottom, size “M” 650 mm patient belt with bottom, size “L” 750 mm patient belt with bottom, size “XL” 850 mm
	Patient belt with bottom and trouser patient belt with bottom and trouser,  size“S” - 600 mm patient belt with bottom and trouser,  size “M” - 650 mm patient belt with bottom and trouser,  size “L” - 750 mm patient belt with bottom and trouser,  size “XL” - 850 mm
	Foot rest extension offers various training possibilities patients with large waist can better be put in an upright position easy plug on to base frame without tools
	Foot plate heightening for youngsters during growth phase second metal base plate with spacers heightening in steps: 40 mm, 80 mm, 120 mm fitting with screws Foot plate heightening, pluggable (tool free) equipment like foot rest heightening (see above) tool free attachment to the BALANCE-Trainer and BALANCE-Trainer - special size not compatible with previous models
	BALANCE-soft therapy software with different exercises adjustable level of exercises training analysis (display and print out, storable) Hardware - positioning sensor - sender - receiver wireless data connection for PC, with Windows 2000 or higher and RS 232 port or USB

Price

Dynamic and static standing in one device.

For price and further information on this unique product, please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your specific needs.

We offer a free no obligation demonstration at your home or centre by a qualified and experienced sales advisor, or you can come and visit us at our showroom in Milton Keynes and view our full range.