Shuttle MiniPress, Owner'S Manual

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IV. EXERCISE PROTOCOLS
The MiniPress is a closed kinetic chain exercise device designed to initiate early lower extremity
motion in a functional pattern. It allows the practitioner to introduce un-weighted range of motion
or gradual resistance from very light to moderate, applied either unilaterally or bilaterally.
Exercises may be performed from a supine, standing or seated position, as dictated by their
health. Some basic exercises for the MiniPress are shown below.
TREATMENT PROGRESSION
*NOTE THESE ITEMS BEFORE YOU USE THE SHUTTLE MINIPRESS*
1. Use the Stabilization Ropes to steady the machine, if necessary.
2. Set the Footplate to the appropriate angle for the patient's use. The varying angles of the
footplate will allow Plantarflexion and Dorsiflexion.
3. Monitor range of motion, smoothness and alignment of the foot with the knee.
4. Begin with a light load to allow full use of the patient's available range of motion and
gradually increase resistance.
5. To increase hip & knee stability add a ball or proprioceptive disk, this will introduce a
neuromuscular component to the exercise.
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