“The Clinical Advantage”™
BIODEX
WELLNESS
Keep the Active in Active Aging...with Biodex
Improving strength, confidence, cardiovascular
health, balance and mobility
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Staying healthy, in the
many dimensions of
wellness, is what gives
quality to life. The age
group 85 and older has
become the fastest growing
segment, and they are living
longer. Give them another
reason to choose your
community.
BioStep® 2 Elliptical
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The growing trend to add or expand wellness
facilities and programs to attract new
residents provides an opportunity for
residents to be social and remain active.
It’s the amenities and activities
that keep residents satisfied,
likely to stay longer and
persuade their friends to join them.
Retirement communities are making themselves
the residence of choice with comprehensive,
well-managed wellness programs.
Balance System SD
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The National Whole-Person
Wellness Survey Report details
wellness programming in CCRCs
across the United States, recognizing
wellness as key to aging adults
preserving their physical health, mental
acuity and quality of life.
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N NTEGRATED
APPROACH TO WELLNESS
NEW Sit2StandTM Trainer
Biodex devices will round out
any wellness program.
BIODEX
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Wellness Solutions
BioStep® 2
Case Study
BioStep® 2 -
Low-impact total body exercise
is ideal for senior fitness. If
there is one piece of equipment
for general aerobic
conditioning of older adults,
the Biodex BioStep 2 is it. The
BioStep 2 is simple to use,
requires minimal supervision
and allows exercise to progress
at a natural pace.
The BioStep 2 provides a zero impact, safe and
comfortable total body workout in both forward and
reverse directions. The fluid elliptical motion of the
BioStep 2 is forgiving on knees, ankles, hips and lower
back. Pivoting handgrips and articulating footplates
add to the comfort.
The BioStep 2 helps strengthen the muscles important
to maintaining function; those muscles specifically
associated with mobility, gait and balance. The lowimpact elliptical motion reduces the jarring impact
often associated with the stop-start motion so common
with other recumbent steppers.
www.biodex.com/biostep
Cross-Training Exercise for Older Adults
Country Meadows owns retirement
communities throughout
Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Offerings include personal care,
memory care and restorative care
services as well as independent living
accommodations.
One piece of equipment that the
fitness and wellness staff at Country
Meadows relies on to keep their
residents both well-conditioned and
challenged is the BioStep 2 SemiRecumbent Elliptical crosstrainer.
With a low-impact elliptical motion,
simple setup and ready access for
transferring those patients with
Educating Today’s Clinician
Biodex combines science with practical application to
present a series of evidence-based clinical protocols
and educational materials, eLearning modules and
hands-on workshops all developed to help you better
understand and utilize your Biodex investment.
Learn more www.biodex.com/ClinEd
CASESTUD
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BioStep 2 –
A
Meadows Ret favorite at Country
irement Com
munities
“Residents
choose our
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because of
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the programs
offered.”
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physical challenges, the BioStep 2 is
a popular choice for all levels of care.
While being used for various
applications, including restorative
and memory support, the primary
role of the BioStep 2 at Country
Meadows facilities is general
wellness.
2014
Shirley, New
York, 11967-4704,
Biodex
Tel: 800-224-6339 Medical Systems, Inc.
(Int’l 631-924-9000
), Fax: 631-924-9338
, Email: info@biodex
Read the case study today!
www.biodex.com/casestudy/
country-meadows
“Thanks to the Biodex BioStep 2, I shot my age in golf today.”
“I have the Biodex BioStep 2 Semi-Recumbent Elliptical and I just love it! I
use it five days every week, and the difference it has made has been nothing
short of amazing. I had a left hip replacement two years ago, and today I shot
my age in golf…76. I credit the BioStep 2 for the conditioning, especially the
added strength in my arms and shoulders, as well as my legs…truly
outstanding equipment.”
William L. Massey, Patient
Albertville, AL
- Lisa Bloder, Wellness Coordinator
Westminster Services, Florida
Education & Training
Learn how you can
apply the benefits
of the BioStep 2
within your
facility — read
the full study
about Country
Meadows and
the successful
integration of
the device into
their continuum of care.
n user Reviews
“The BioStep 2 has been one of the most
successful pieces of equipment in our fitness
centers. The smooth movement makes it easy for
anyone to use, while providing a great upper and
lower body workout. Residents have been able to
use the BioStep 2 even when they have been
unable to use any other piece of equipment - and
their results have been outstanding.”
Watch video demonstration.
Search Biodex BioStep.
“When we elected to
purchase the BioStep 2,
we considered several
competing machines but
we kept coming back to
this one.”
“I recently completed Cardiac Rehab at Lifebridge in Pikesville, MD. I found that the BioStep machine was the best
machine for my needs among all the machines available.
In addition to having a stent put into the main artery in my heart in February, I suffer from diabetic neuropathy in
my feet. Because of this, I am on many medications which have caused me to gain over 100 lbs. in the five years
since my diagnosis. It is very difficult for me to use a treadmill and I definitely can't use a bicycle where my feet are
hanging. The only two machines I am able to use are a recumbent bike and the BioStep.
I really love the BioStep because it enables me to exercise both my upper and lower body. Also, the pushing
movement of the foot pedals is easier than cycling. I am able to complete 30 minutes and more on the BioStep, while
10-15 minutes on the recumbent bike is difficult.”
Suzie Bowles, Patient
Westminster, MD
Read more www.biodex.com/biostep
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Balance System™ SD
NEW Sit2Stand Trainer
™
Sit to Stand
...the most
fundamental
motion for
functional
independence.
One of the most
fundamental motions
required to maintain mobility and sustain a greater
quality of life is the ability to stand from a seated
position. Performed many times throughout the day,
this biomechanically demanding movement requires
more lower extremity joint torque and range of motion
than walking or stair climbing.
Supporting an active lifestyle
Easy to use with conveniently located adjustment
levers for seat height and assistance, and
biomechanically positioned arm supports. Wellness
members can utilize the device with minimal
supervision, strengthening both upper and lower
extremities, important for maintaining independence.
n Clinical Perspective
Features
• ASSISTANCE SELECTOR – An exclusive Biodex
design that provides graded concentric and eccentric
exercise throughout the sit-to-stand motion. The
system also provides the option to perform gentle,
progressive plyometrics for developing fast-twitch
fibers which are so important for older adults.
• ONE-TOuCH ASSIST CONTROL – The one-touch
assist control features small incremental assistance
adjustments, as low as 5 pounds, that deliver
measurable progress.
• CONTOuRED SEAT WITH PIVOTING BACKREST –
The large comfortable seat with pivoting backrest
articulates naturally to correspond with pelvic tilt
during the sit-to-stand motion.
• ARM SuPPORTS – Contribute to upper extremity
strengthening and can be moved out of the way for
easy on/off access.
• ADJuSTABLE SEAT HEIGHT – Seat height is fully
adjustable to suit varying patient leg length and
height, hip movement and orthopedic conditions.
• INDEXED FOOT BASE – A foot placement grid
provides clear reference to continually repeat correct
foot positioning.
The Muscles Associated with Sit2Stand
Balance exercise can reduce
the incidence of falls...
Losing strength and balance
can change any lifestyle. Fear
of falling and declining leg
strength are two potential
precursors to a fall. The
Biodex Balance System SD
offers training modes to
improve balance, increase
agility, and develop muscle
tone. The system includes a
comprehensive Fall Risk
Screening & Conditioning
Program with an integral test that can quickly and
accurately identify “potential fall” candidates. Biodex
further supports the program by providing marketing
materials to help your fall risk program succeed.
The Balance System SD is simple to use with an intuitive
touch-screen display. Wellness members require minimal
supervision and can progress through the various levels at
their own pace. Training includes static and dynamic
balance exercise, weight shifting, increasing limits of
stability and improving reaction time. The system
produces color reports to provide motivating feedback.
www.biodex.com/balance
David Wilcox, OTR/L
Functional sit to stand is required to successfully
engage in transfers, mobility, and ADLs.
Depending on the diagnosis and physiological
systems coupled with comorbidities involved,
patients may present with a multitude of
impairments such as decreased muscle strength,
sensation/proprioception, visual perceptual
problems, neuromotor changes that lead to
limitations in their ability to engage in even the
most basic aspects of sit to stand. These impairments
can lead to fear of movement, increased anxiety, and
limited trust in the therapist, making it difficult for
patients to learn the components of sit to stand.
To read full perspective, visit
www.biodex.com/sit2stand
Balance Development and Senior Fitness
Quads
“The Biodex Balance System SD fits perfectly
into a program of traditional techniques that I
use in balance development classes, and in our
senior fitness test. The technology is an
attractive addition to our overall balance
program.”
– Kimberly Morris, Fitness Specialist
Sagewood Wellness Center, Phoenix, AZ
Hamstrings
Calf
Gluteals
Watch video demonstration.
Search Biodex Sit2Stand.
www.biodex.com/sit2stand
Watch video demonstration.
Search Biodex Balance System.
STEADY ON:
Helping Seniors Stay on Their Feet
As people age, the risk of a fall turning into a
debilitating injury increases exponentially. Michael
Godard, assistant professor of sports medicine, is
doing something to help senior citizens stay steady
on their feet.
For full article www.biodex.com/balance
NEW Sit2Stand™ Trainer
Preserving the ability to rise from a seated position is
critical for maintaining independence
Wellness with a Purpose…
• Parkinson’s disease – Patients with low force production and hypokinesia can use the
Sit2Stand Trainer to improve force in a functional task, advance dopamine release and
enhance expectancies.
• Cardiac Rehabilitation – Ideal for prehabilitation or post recovery, use of the Sit2Stand
Trainer improves lower extremity strength, endurance and flexibility. Strength gain in
the leg means less reliance on upper extremities to push out of a chair. Increasing lower
extremity strength improves ambulation and can help reduce falls.
The Biodex Sit2Stand Trainer reinforces proper biomechanics
in a safe, progressive setting.
Research Study:
Effects of Lower Limb Strength on
Falls and Balance of the Elderly.
Supports how strengthening the muscles related to balance can reduce
the incidence of falls.
Regular physical activity is one of the most important habits older adults can
practice for their health. According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines
for Americans, older adults need to perform two types of physical activity each
week to improve health — aerobic and muscle strengthening.
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