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OMNISTIM
®
FX
2
CYCLE / WALK PROFESSIONAL USER MANUAL
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Electrode Application Techniques
The following electrode placement diagrams are a general representation of treatment set-ups using the
OMNISTIM
®
FX
2
CYCLE / WALK (
bipolar techniques are illustrated). Electrode placement is dependent on the etiology of the
condition.
CYCLE PROGRAM
Apply electrodes on the Triceps or Quadriceps as shown, paying particular attention to the channel and lead wire
placement. Ideally, the patient should be actively participating in alternating reciprocal movements of the extremities
during
OMNICYCLE
®
exercise programs. Start the
OMNICYCLE
®
or OMNICYCLE
®
ELITE
with a resistance
free load. Start the
OMNISTIM
®
FX
2
CYCLE / WALK
with a low
RPM setting (typically 20-30 RPM) and progress to higher resistive RPM
cycling over the course of treatments. (i.e. You may choose to use 30
RPM for the first treatment, 45 RPM for the next treatment etc.) If sitting
balance is poor, have the patient supported during cycling. If joint
pathology is present, establish the correct joint range of motion by
altering the seat to pedal (L.E.) or shoulder to pedal (U.E.) distance.
Maximum assist to non-weight bearing patients can safely practice pre-
gait reciprocal L.E. patterns while eliminating the demands of standing
balance.
WALK PROGRAM
OMNISTIM
®
FX
2
CYCLE / WALK
programs can be used to improve
weight shift and gait initiation, increase gait speed and distance, improve
step symmetry, minimize shuffling or “freezing gait”. Apply electrodes on
the Triceps or Quadriceps as shown, paying particular attention to the
channel and lead wire placement. Ideally, the patient should be actively
participating in standing weight shift or
gait training (with or without assistive
devices) or with
OMNIVR
®
exercise
programs; using the Walk program.
Start with a low RPM parameter setting
on the
OMNISTIM
®
FX
2
CYCLE /
WALK
and progress to a higher RPM
setting during the course of treatment.
OMNISTIM
®
FX
2
CYCLE / WALK
Program
can
also
be
used
in
combination with
OmniVR™ Gait
Training stroll exercise program
using the electrode placement described
above.
