biodex SIT2STAND 950-560, Operation & Service Manual

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10 SIT2STAND TRAINER
Recommended Training Methods, Goals, and Considerations for
Sit2Stand Exercises
Training
method Intensity Frequency Goals Special
Considerations
Strength 8-15 reps 1-
2 sets 2-3 days per
week -Improved skeletal muscle
strength
-Maintenance and /or
growth of muscle mass
-Improve functional tasks
for transfers, walking and
stair climbing
-Precautions for
range of
motion
limitations
-Precautions for
holding breath
Endurance 12-15 reps
3-4 sets 3-4 days per
week -Promote increase muscle
mass
-Growth in bone density
-Enhanced immune
system
-Increased functional
ability to perform
activities for longer
durations
-Less tension
-Increased
fatigue
-Longer
exercise
durations
-Potential
orthopedic
injury
Range of
motion Within
comfortable
ranges Daily -Increased range of
motion as tolerated
-Joint lubrication
-Alerts to
surgical
precautions or
contra-
indications
-Alerts to pain
-Use range of
motion stop if
necessary