BeFit BACK INVERTA User manual

USING YOUR BACK INVERTA
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
Fold out the main stand, (a) on a flat surface making
sure that the support bars lock out horizontally. (b)
Place the inversion bed .(c) on the top of the main
stand making sure that the circular guides on the
handles slot squarely into the pivot brackets at the
top of the main stand. The bed should swing freely in
these brackets.
Hold out the spring loaded pin at base of bed frame
(d), insert leg frame into the leg hole. Release the
spring loaded pin and replace the bolt to hold the leg
in place. Check that the leg rests on the correct side
of the main stand.
WARNING:
Befit STRONGLY recommend consulting a chiropractor or physiotherapist before using your
back inverter, even if you do not have an existing back complaint. BeFit also recommend con-
sulting a doctor before use, particularly if you suffer from high blood pressure, obesity, heart
disease, asthma, osteoporosis or any other related condition.
Even if you have used a back inverter before, please pay attention to the instructions in this
leaflet.
Note:
Any adult using exercise equipment should ensure that children are not in the vicinity when the unit is in use.
Any children using equipment should be supervised by an adult at all times.
The unit when not in use still represents a danger to unsupervised children, the unit should be moved so it cannot
be accessed by them or the unit should be rendered inoperable.
SAFETY
The back inverter is intended to be used only as a therapeutic device.
It is recommended that a second person be present when using the back inverter as a safety
precaution until you become familiar with it’s operation.
Avoid wearing loose clothing and always wear shoes with think socks to pad the ankles.
Check that the unit is assembled correctly before each use.
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
The angle and duration of the inversion is entirely up to the individual or at the recommen-
dation of a medical practitioner. As a general rule when first using the unit, only a few
minutes at 45 degrees should be enough to gain some benefit. For traction purposes, then
minutes of use is a recognized maximum time period.
When a second person is present, have them help to control the inversion from the foot end
of the bed, and aid the returning to the upright position to prevent fast movements.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INVERSION
Remove the safety bolt and hold out the pin loaded pin to ad-
just the leg length so that it is set at the approximate height of
the user. (setting this position correctly may take some trial
and error, as a persons weight distribution will affect the
height position that must be set) Replace the safety bolt.
Start by standing inside the frame straddling the ankle
clamps. Release the ankle clamps and place both feet on the
foot support bar inside the clamps. Adjust the clamps if they
are too tight or uncomfortable.
Lie back slowly onto the bed with your arms on your side,
holding onto the handles. (if the height of the leg has been set
correctly, the bed should balance horizontally . If the bed does
not balance horizontally, shorten the leg length.
To increase the angle of the inversion, use your arms to
change the weight distribution towards your head. Make sure
this is done slowly.
To return to the upright position, bring the arms slowly back
to the side of the body and allow the bed to settle back. Bend
the knees and use the handles to change the weight distribu-
tion and pull the body towards the feet. When settled back at
the starting point, remain flat on the bed and rest for about 30
seconds to allow the blood flow to return back to normal.
It is not recommended that the inversion angle is held for a
long period of time, however the process can be done more
than one time. Make sure breaks are taken between angle
changes and before stepping off the unit.
FAST FACTS
Inversion training naturally realigns joints, decongest internal organs, stimulates
circulation, relieve stress and tension.
When the body get out of alignment, for whatever reason, your soft tissues are forced to
resist gravity and they can’t always do this. Such signs are rounding of the shoulder and
slouching. This can cause muscle stress and spasms. Gravity and common postures can
cause compression of joints resulting in back discs lining. Inversion can temporarily in-
crease spinal length to relieve pressure.
As the body ages, internal organs begin to prolapsed. Often this is referred to as the middle
age spread. Inversion relocates these organs. Digestion and waste can be eliminated with
this training.
Adopting the inversion position helps the heart move waste-laden blood form the body to
the heart and lungs to be cleanses and rushes out fresh blood back.
Much back pain in caused by muscles being cramped. Tension reduces blood flow to major
areas like, back, neck, buttocks. This produces waste in the area, which in turn causes
pain there.