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Footpads
Through research performed with a leading sports scientist and physical rehabilitation
expert, the engineering has developed a breakthrough in pedal design. The history of
elliptical use over the past few years tells us that many users suffer from ankle, Achilles
tendon, knee and/or hip pain.
While researching a solution to these common problems the engineers consulted Richard
DeKok, P.T., M.T.C., of St. Bernards Industrial Rehabilitation Center in Jonesboro
Arkansas. Together we/ identified the inherent problem in elliptical designs and developed
a solution to solve the problem. What we found is that when you use an elliptical you tend
to push outward during the power stroke and not just straight back. This causes stress on
the outer part of the foot and throws off the natural alignment of the body’s joints. The
solution we discovered was to add a 2-degree inward angle to the footpads. This might
sound simple but it was all that was needed to put the user’s joints back into a neutral
alignment. This eases the over stressing of the ankles, knees and hips and allows the user
to exercise longer without discomfort.
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