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1.1 Fields of application
The
ARTROMOT® ACTIVE-K
is a motorized
physiotherapy unit. It combines the benefits of
CPM
therapy (=
C
ontinuous
P
assive
M
otion),
post-operative mobilization, and
CAM
therapy
(=
C
ontrolled
A
ctive
M
otion), neuromuscular
training to reduce functional instability. With
these features, it promotes rehabilitation by
allowing both, continuous passive motion and,
after initial therapy, controlled active motion of
the knee and hip joints.
The ARTROMOT® ACTIVE-K physiotherapy
unit should not be considered as an exercise
machine, but as a therapy unit for early mobiliza-
tion, offering active exercising to promote coor-
dination and preservation of functional strength
at an early stage.
The ARTROMOT® ACTIVE-K physiotherapy unit is
an important supplement to medical and thera-
peutic treatment for use in hospitals, clinics,
general practices and rental services.
1.2 Therapy objectives
CPM therapy with the ARTROMOT® ACTIVE-K
is mainly used to prevent the negative effects
of immobilization, to allow patients to regain
painless mobility of joints at an early stage,
and to promote healing and achieve a positive
functional result.
Furthermore, the active component of the thera-
py unit is intended to enhance proprioception
at an early stage and thus improve coordination
following joint surgery.
Other objectives of therapy include:
– improvement of joint metabolism
– prevention of joint stiffness
– promotion of the regeneration and healing of
cartilage and damaged ligaments
– faster hematoma/fluid resorption
– improved lymph and blood circulation
– thrombosis and embolism prophylaxis
– bridging the gap between passive motion
and active training with exercise machines
during rehabilitation
– enhancing coordination/sensory perception
after surgery
1.3 Indications
The physiotherapy unit is indicated in the treat-
ment of most injuries and diseases of the knee
and hip joints as well as in postoperative treat-
ment after knee and hip joint surgery. Examples:
– joint distortion and contusion
– arthrotomy and arthroscopy procedures in
combination with synovectomy, arthrolysis,
or other intra-articular interventions
– mobilization of joints in anesthetized patients
– operative treatment of fractures, pseudoar-
throsis, and osteotomy
– cruciate ligament replacement or
reconstruction
– endoprosthetic implants
1.4 Contraindications
Do NOT use ARTROMOT® ACTIVE-K
on pa-
tients with:
– acute inflammatory processes in the joints,
unless on the order of a physician
– spastic paralysis
– unstable osteosynthesis
1.5 Secondary effects
Currently, there is no evidence of desired or un-
desired secondary effects of CPM or CAM units.
1. How to use the physiotherapy unit
(Intended Use)
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