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BalanceTutor user manual 200824.doc
5 Training
5.1 General notes
5.1.1 Suitable clothing
Wearing appropriate clothing can reduce the patient’s risk of skin irritation and lesions. We suggest
patients wear tight-fitting pants made of soft cotton. Clothes made of thick, rough, fabrics with thick
seams or very loose pants are unsuitable. Synthetic materials can cause mild burns on the skin due to
friction. Patients should wear flat, closed shoes on the treadmill. Suitable shoes must be worn to
ensure a regular gait pattern.
5.1.2 Before starting training
You must explain in detail to patients about what the BalanceTutor does before their first training
session. Make patients aware of the benefits and risks of training as well as the concept of
perturbation.
5.2 Safety harness
The BalanceTutor comes with single UNI size safety harness
5.2.1 Putting on the harness
Note:
Before putting the safety harness on, make sure the patient is wearing appropriate clothing. Loose
fitting and slick clothing will tend to allow vest to ride up.
When putting on the safety harness, remember that a tight fit provides greater support and feels more
comfortable when unweighted. Avoid pressure around the chest and around the legs. The vest must
support the person from the legs, not from the chest, arms, ribs or hips. Always fasten the straps in
the order given in these instructions.
If users have long hair, there is a danger of their hair getting caught in the treadmill during
treatment. For this reason, we recommend that long hair is kept tied up at all times using a
hairnet or other means.
