2-6 Operating the Treadmill
MedTrack Rehabilitation Treadmills User Guide
Guidelines for Getting on and off the Treadmill
Instruct each patient in the following guidelines for getting
on and off the treadmill.
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The walking belt should be moving before the patient steps onto
the treadmill.
1. Stand next to the treadmill and place both hands on the
front handrail.
2. Straddle the walking belt or step onto the side of the
deck.
3. (Optional) To get the feel of the moving belt, place the
foot nearest the treadmill on the walking belt and let it
move backwards. Lift it and repeat several times until
comfortable with the treadmill speed.
4. Carefully step onto the moving belt and begin walking.
5. When walking comfortably on the treadmill, let go of the
handrail.
6. While walking on the treadmill:
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Face forward. Avoid looking down at the walking
belt.
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Maintain speed by keeping a consistent distance from
the handrail.
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Adjust the speed and grade as required. Hold the
handrail as the speed and grade change.
7. Before stepping off the treadmill, place one hand on the
handrail, wait for the belt to stop, then step off.
Operating the Treadmill
1. If the limited access switch is on, place the magnet over
the logo on the controller. Attach the cord of the magnet
to the patient's wrist or belt, if desired.
2. Press the
Power
key. The controller performs a self test.
