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Body weight support systems are being used for rehabilitation of locomotion in practices catering to a variety of patient populations including those with neural impairments, orthopedic injuries and degenerative diseases. These systems can be used to provide stability during locomotion and to help progress weight bearing according to a patient's needs.

Robomedica, Inc. continues to strive to produce the highest quality, highest performance locomotor rehabilitation equipment available anywhere! We have recently debuted the newest version of our BWS system that includes many new and improved features that will be helpful to your patients, therapists, and facility.

Among the most exciting new or improved features of our system are:

• NOW AVAILABLE! Two height options - our original height (10'6"), and a shorter version that will fit in a room with a standard ceiling height of 8' - 9'
• NOW AVAILABLE! "Compressor Ready" system
• New frame design - Lighter frame that allows unobstructed lateral views
• New seating system - More comfortable, easily cleanable and visually appealing cushioned seating system that is easily removable if necessary
• New handbreak system for easy adjustment of seats and footrests

• Electronically controlled pneumatic body weight support - Robomedica, Inc.'s electronically controlled pneumatic body weight support system allows modulation of the ground reaction forces and permits more normal center of mass movement during body weight supported stepping. Research done over the past twenty years indicates that normal neuromuscular activity and sensory input to the central nervous system is important in retraining stepping after neurologic injuries. Robomedica, Inc.'s system is the only system on the market that:
  • Controls the ground reaction force
  • Permits more normal center of mass movement during training
  • Quantifies body weight support levels in real time througout the step cycle
  
  
  
• Ergonomically designed therapist seating system - The therapist seating system on the Robomedica, Inc. body weight support system is designed to give therapists a safe, comfortable and effective way to provide manual assistance to patients during step training. The seating system is elevated to allow more stable foot bracing and decrease therapist low back strain. Seats and foot braces are fully adjustable. The open architecture of the system provides complete access to the patient's legs from the sides, where it is needed for effective step training. In addition, the quadruple bungee cord stabilization system provides the patient with lateral stability during step training and allows reciprocal arm swing and avoids weight bearing on the arms.
  
  
• Complete Locomotor Training instructional program - Robomedica, Inc. offers complete a Locomotor Training instructional program for therapists. This intensive three day program is designed to enable therapists to perform safe and effective Locomotor Training with a variety of patient populations and includes a site visit by one of the course instructors. See the Educational Programs section on this website for more information or contact Robomedica, Inc. for further details.
  
  
• Robomedica, Inc. Body Weight Support System Features
  • Quadruple bungee cord stabilization system provides the patient with lateral stability during step training and allows reciprocal arm swing and avoids weight bearing on the arms.
  • Load cell allows for quantification of body weight support levels in
  • Therapist seating system gives a safe, comfortable and effective way to provide manual assistance to patients during step training.
  • Computer allows for continuous control of body weight support levels and modulation of ground reaction forces through Windows-based software.
  • Elevated treadmill increases comfort of therapist during step training sessions.