RehabHarness RehabStation User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Important General Safety Guidelines………………………………..3
2. General Use and Features……………………………………………….4
3. Activity Harness Instructions…………………………………………..7
4. Use of Safety Ropes and Harness System……………………….13
5. Use of Resistance Cords……………………………….....................17
6. Use of Upper Extremity Accessories………………………………19
7. Upper Extremity Activities…………………………………………….21
8. Lower Extremity Activities……………………………………………25
9. Functional Activities……………………………………………………28
10. Balance Activities……………………………………………………….30

1. Important General Safety Guidelines
This icon means a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Before using this equipment, obey the following warnings:
Read and understand the complete Owner’s Manual. Keep owner’s manual for future
reference. Read and understand all warnings stickers on this machine.
Set up and operate this machine on a solid, level, horizontal surface.
This machine should only be used under the direct guidance of qualified health care professional
such as a physical therapist, occupational therapist or exercise professional with appropriate
certification.
This machine should only be used when at least two healthcare professionals are present in the
room to safely remove patient from apparatus in case of emergency.
Children must not be let on or near this machine. Moving parts and other features of the
machine can be dangerous to children.
Not intended for use by anyone under 14 years of age.
Consult a physician before you start an exercise program or use this machine. Stop exercising if
you feel pain or tightness in your chest, become short of breath, or feel faint. Contact your
doctor before you use the machine again.
Before each use, examine this machine for loose parts or signs of wear. Inspect all straps
and connections, making sure they are properly secured and attached, and show no signs of
visible wear or damage. Contact Customer Service for repair information.
Maximum user weight limit: 450 lb. Do not use if you are over this weight.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. This machine contains moving parts. Do not put
fingers or other objects into moving parts of the exercise equipment.
Always wear rubber soled athletic shoes when using this machine. Do not use the machine
with bare feet or only wearing socks.
Do not operate this machine outdoors or in moist or wet locations.
Keep at least 36” (0.9m) on each side of the machine clear. This is the recommended safe
distance for access and passage.

2. General Use and Features
1. Lowering the stabilizing feet
The stabilizers must be lowered and locked anytime the system is being used.
Failure to do so could result in injury or death.
2. Raising and lowering upper support structure
The top portion of the RehabStation may be raised or lowered several inches to
accommodate a low doorway or to make reaching the overhead support easier.
Grab end of lever
Extend telescoping lever
Pull lever over fully to lock
stabilizer feet in position
Grab end of lever
Pull fully until it passes the
white plastic safety catch

3. Moving the RehabStation
When moving the RehabStation it is generally easiest to lock the directional
caster first and then to push and steer the unit by holding the support handles as
pictured below.
4. Using the Folding Step
Adjust step height by moving
legs in or out to desired height.
Move step lock out of way.
Lower step

5. Adjusting tension of the Activity Poles
6. Raising and lowering the support handles and pad.
Turn the adjustment knob clockwise to tighten and
counter clockwise to loosen
Grasp the black knobs on both sides of the pad. Pull out on the
right knob and adjust to desired height.

3. Activity Harness Instructions
The Activity Harness included with each unit can be used to safely protect the patient
during balance and functional activities. However, it is not designed for continuous
body-weight unloading or meant to substitute for the supervision of a qualified health
professional
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read before using harness
Always read the manual before using the harness.
The harness should only be used under the direct supervision and assistance of a qualified
healthcare provider.
The harness is not designed to be a fall arrest device but rather a fall prevention device. Never
allow slack in the lines supporting the patient.
This device should not be used anytime pressure around the abdomen, thighs, groin or shoulders
is contraindicated.
Never use the harness without checking the comfort levels (both physical and psychological) of
client frequently.
The harness is not designed as passive lifting device. Use only with persons who can participate
actively in the therapeutic process and can bear their own weight through their lower extremities
once standing.
See specific harness being used for maximum weight capacity of harness.
Inspect all components of the harness on a regular basis to ensure safety. Replace harness at
first sign of wear.
Hand wash all components of the harness in a mild sanitizing detergent and air dry
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
Loosen all straps sufficiently prior to applying harness
Some readjustment and tightening of the harness may be needed as you work with the patient.
Practice manipulating and adjusting the buckles and straps prior to using it on a patient.

Activity Harness Configuration and Components
Double shoulder
attachment
points
Shoulder straps
Single attachment
point
Rope pocket
Waist belt
Pelvic support
strap (optional)
For video instructions please visit
www.rehabharness.com

Basic Balance Vest Application
.
1. Place vest on patient and
tighten waist belt buckles.
2. Adjust length of shoulder straps
by lifting up on the orange webbing
or pulling down on black webbing
as needed to properly position
waist belt around lower trunk and
keep shoulder pad in place.

Attaching Vest to Overhead Support
Depending on patient support needs and the type of overhead system, the Balance Vest can be
attached to either a single point between the shoulders or to the two shoulder point attachments
via a spreader bar. If using a rope based system, excess rope can be placed in the pocket in the
back of the vest.
Double shoulder point attachments for use
with spreader bar
Single point attachment
Rope pocket

Use of Optional Pelvic Support Strap (PSS)
The optional pelvic support strap (PSS) can be used when there is a concern for the harness
riding up on the patient’s torso and when some body weight support is desired.
1. Place the PSS behind the
patient centering the rubberized
section of the strap under the
patients gluteal fold.
2. Thread the PSS buckles
through the orange webbing
loops on the front of the harness
so they can hang in place without
falling out.
3. Attach the buckles one at a
time by crisscrossing them in
front of the patient and attaching
then to the angled side buckles.
4. Use your other hand to take
up slack in the webbing as you
tighten to obtain a snugger fit if
needed

Use of Shoulder Pads
Your harness also includes detachable shoulder pads. The pads can be removed or
repositioned easily by undoing the Velcro attachments shown in the pictures below, or
by simply sliding the pads on the webbing to reposition for patient comfort.

4.Use of Safety Rope and Harness
System
Once you have properly fitted the Activity Harness you will need to attach it and the
patient to the overhead support structure. Read the instructions below carefully.
Never allow excessive slack in the safety rope system.
Practice using the device before attempting to use with a patient.
Inspect the rope for wear with each use.
Read the separate instructions included with the “Ropeman” device.
The safety ropes should be
hung from each side of the
overhead structure using the
carabiner attached to the top
of the “swaged” portion of
the rope .
The adjustable sliding
“Ropeman” should always
be positioned with the “cam
cleat” pointed down.
Upper
Carabiner
Cam Cleat
Swage
“Ropeman”
Lower
Carabiner

Using the “Ropeman”
To slide the “Ropeman” up,
simply grab the device and
slide it up while holding the
rope below it.
To slide the “Ropeman”
down, pull out on the orange
tab attached to the metal
wire as you also pull down.
You may also lift the red cam
cleat with your thumb as you
slide the “Ropeman” down

Connecting safety “Ropeman” to the Harness
Attach the “Ropeman” to the triangular metal ring located on each shoulder strap
by sliding the “Ropeman”up and down on the rope as needed to allow for easy
connection of the lower carabiner.
Once you have attached the carabiner to the triangular metal ring remove any
remaining slack from the rope by simultaneously lifting up on the “Ropeman”
while pulling down on the rope.
Excess rope may be placed in
the rope bag on the back of the
harness.
To quickly loosen the rope while the attached to the patient pull out on the
orange tab while simultaneously pulling rope through the “Ropeman”
Triangular
metal ring
Carabiner
“Ropeman”
n

Harness and Safety Rope System
When properly attached, the harness and safety rope system should appear as
pictured below.
“Ropeman”
n
Upper
Carabiner
Rope Bag
Lower
Carabiner

5.Use of Resistance Cords
The resistance cords that are included with each unit were selected
because they contain proprietary Distance Governor Safety technology
(D.G.S). This technology uses a strong braided cord inside the tubing that
eliminates over stretching and potential breakage. We do not recommend the
use of any other resistance bands with the RehabStation.
Each system comes with 4 pairs of resistance cords (yellow, green, red and
purple). When used individually, each cord provides the resistance stamped on
the gold clip. When using several cords together, the resistance will be that of all
of the cords added together. If a cord is doubled it will provide twice the
resistance indicated.
Resistance cord can be attached to any the side pegs or overhead hooks. The
length and tension of the cords can be easily adjusted in a number of simple
ways.
1. The cords can be clipped and then wrapped under, over or around any of the
pegs on the side of the unit.

2. The cords can be wrapped around the unit.
3. A “girth” hitch can be used to attach a doubled cord to the overhead hooks.
4. When using the resistance bar the cords can be wrapped around the end of
the bar by simply turning the bar.

6.Use of Upper Extremity Accessories
1. Using the “Easy Reach” upper extremity assist device.
The “Easy Reach” is a simple spring assist device ideal for promoting
independent upper extremity activity for those who lack anti-gravity muscle
strength. It can be hung from any of the overhead hooks and the Velcro band
can be wrapped around the upper extremity (generally just below the elbow). The
amount of assist provided can be adjusted by turning the black knob clockwise to
increase the support and turning it counter clockwise (while simultaneously
pulling out) to decrease the amount of support.

2. Upper extremity range-of-motion pulleys.
A set of upper extremity pulleys is included with each system which can be hung
from the overhead hook and used for patient assisted range-of-motion activities