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3. USER INFORMATION
3.1. Intended Use
The Active Passive Trainers are electric exercise machines used for
the improvement of physical abilities. The trainers provide the user with
a variety of exercise options and modes of operation that meet a broad
range of physical needs:
•Fitness: the maintenance of muscle strength, flexibility, muscle
tone, endurance and general fitness for users of all ages;
•Rehabilitation: spinal cord injury, geriatrics, CVA, cardiac and pul-
monary, paediatric, haemodialysis (training during treatment), gen-
eral
3.2. Indications
The Active Passive Trainers are intended to be operated by persons of
most physiques and ages. In case the user has limited strength in the
arm or cognitive impairment, it is required to have an attendant present
during exercise.
The Active Passive Trainers provide the user with a variety of exercise
options and modes of operation that meet a broad range of physical
needs. Use of the Active Passive Trainer is recommended for the
maintenance of muscle strength, flexibility, muscle tone, endurance
and general fitness for users of all ages.
3.3. Contraindications
People with limited cognitive abilities and children should not use the
Active Passive Trainer unsupervised.
In case of any disease or physical complaints, a healthcare provider
should be consulted before participating in any exercise program.
Immediately stop exercising when feeling dizzy, pains, nauseous or any
other physical discomfort. In case of recurring discomforts, consult with
a health care provider.
Risk analysis and long term experience in the field of movement ther-
apy show that patients with the following indications are required to
consult their doctor and therapist before starting the training:
-Fresh joint injuries
-joint replacements/prosthetics
-fresh ligament reconstruction