© NeuroGym Technologies Inc. 2009 – Sit-to-Stand Trainer Product Manual – March 2009
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List of Precautions for the Sit-to-Stand Trainer
1. It is not advisable to use the Sit-to-Stand Trainer with individuals who have
extreme full body weakness (quadriparesis) unless supervised by a clinician.
2. Use special caution with individuals who have severe osteoporosis, especially if
they have not attempted to stand for a long period of time.
3. Use caution with individuals who have weak ankles. Extra support may be
necessary at the ankle joint to prevent injury.
4. Use caution with individuals who have flexor or extensor tone in the upper
extremity.
Closely supervise to ensure that the hands do not let go of the
handle bar.
5. Use caution with individuals who have flexor tone in the lower extremity (e.g.
place your foot behind the user’s heel). Closely supervise to ensure that the legs
do not lift upwards from the ground.
6. Ensure that the individual has the ability to sit down when fatigued, especially
when performing mobility exercises.
7. Lock the wheels of the Sit-to-Stand Trainer for all stationary movements
and/or during any standing attempt prior to performing mobility exercises.
8. Adjust the knee support pad height to a level that is at, or slightly below the knee
joint.
9. Ensure that the knee support pad is set at a distance close enough to allow the
individual to grasp the handle bar.
10. Check frequently that the knees do not slip laterally off the knee support
pad.
11. Ensure that the counter-weight support strap is attached around and/or below the
bulk of the buttocks region to prevent the strap from slipping upwards.
12. Properly supervise the individual at all times that he/she is in the Sit-to-Stand
Trainer.
13. Always provide a safe training environment. The floor should be flat, even and
free from debris.
IMPORTANT: Read all Precautions and Instructions prior to using the Sit-To-Stand Trainer
For Service or Part information call:
NeuroGym Technologies Inc.
1-877-523-4148
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103-1644 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1V 7Y6
