Do not stand on the MiniPress, or attempt to use it while standing on it. There are several
exercises in which the MiniPress is used while standing; however, in these, the patient is always
stabilized on the floor, not on the machine. We strongly suggest that the patient is firmly holding
onto a railing, such as parallel bars, or supported by the therapist.
STANDING HIP ABDUCTION (Trunk Stabilization)
1. Stabilize the machine.
2. Set the Footplate to a flat position.
3. Direct the patient to stand in such a way that the machine is facing sideways with the
Adjustment Knobs on the same side as the supporting leg.
4. Direct the patient to place their foot on the open surface of the Carriage directly before
the Footplate so that the active leg is slightly across the front of the body.
5. The patient will start by pushing the Carriage laterally away from the body and bringing it
back in a controlled manner.
6. Engage Elasticords slowly to allow full use of the patient's available range of motion and
gradually increase resistance.
7. Monitor for proper stabilization of the trunk and supporting leg.
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