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Safety and security
4.1
Correct use - User
Before starting the training program, the patient should warm up on an ergometer, and prepare the
corresponding muscles for the strain with subsequent stretching exercises.
If mobility is restricted or if pain is present, training may only be carried out in the possible or pain-free
range of motion. In this case, the range of movement can be defined individually and exactly by the
range of motion limiter (optional) and the selected starting angle. If symptoms occur, discontinue the
exercise and consult a doctor, if it is necessary.
The movement must be slow and controlled, and the correct execution of the movement must be
ensured. The intensity of exercise should be low at the beginning of the workout. The load needs to be
adapted gradually in order to avoid overloading, which can lead to problems and pain.
The weight can only be moved explosively during fast-performing exercises with persons who are able
to realize a corresponding load. The S1 wire rope pulley is particularly suitable for this purpose. However,
a controlled movement must also be guaranteed with this training method in order to avoid incorrect
loads and injuries. As a rule, concentric and eccentric ways of working the musculature are combined.
Depending on the training goal, individual muscles and muscle groups, but also muscle chains, are
functionally trained. Different levels of movement are included in the training. In particular, the various
PNF patterns, in which the patient trains muscle chains in diagonals, are excellent to perform.
Different training methods are used. If you train according to the repetition method, several exercise
series with corresponding rest will be carried out. The intensity of stress depends on the excepted ability
of the injured structure, the rehabilitation phase the patient is in and the training objective.
The first step is to adapt and accustom the injured structure (connective tissue, cartilage, tendons,
ligaments and joint capsule) to a weight load with low training intensity, before the training of special
strength skills - such as strength endurance or maximum strength - begins with increasing intensity. The
high coordinative demands to the patient, especially with three-dimensional movement patterns, require
special care and monitoring during the training process in order to avoid unwanted false loads.
