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Movement therapy for parkinson’s patients

The MOTOmed loop Parkinson for leg loop p.l and arm and leg training loop p.al enables quick, motor-assisted rotations up to 90 revolutions per minute (Forced Exercise). The quick, guided movements help to reduce tremor, improve the walking ability and help to conduct daily movements purposefully. The MOTOmed loop Parkinson can be upgraded.

Forced Exercise

With the therapeutic movement concept “forced exercise”, the lower extremities of Parkinson’s patients get moved noticeably faster than the symptoms of their disease would normally allow them to do. A group of researchers (Ridgel et al., 2009) from the US found out that movement speeds of up to 90 rpm help to improve Parkinson-related symptoms. Moreover, a significant improvement of the finger’s fine motor skills about 30% could be measured.

Regular movement therapy in combination with medicine is the basis for recent Parkinson’s therapy. The MOTOmed viva2 Parkinson has a software-controlled motor, which enables a movement training with high revolution speed. Parkinson patients can either train passively or actively with own muscle strength. Therapy sessions with the MOTOmed viva2 Parkinson can have positive effects on gait ability, balance, akinesia, fine motor skills and posture. Regular therapy training with the MOTOmed viva2 Parkinson also helps to improve Parkinson-related symptoms such as tremor (trembling muscles) and rigor (stiff muscles). Scientific study Laupheimer M, Härtel S, Schmidt S, Bös K. Forced Exercise – Auswirkungen eines MOTOmed-Trainings auf parkinsontypische motorische Dysfunktionen. Neurol Rehabil 2011; 17(5/6): 239-246.

MOTOmed Loop.p.la Properties

Basic Configuration

  • Plastic-coated safety foot shells with Velcro fastening
  • Soft Grip handles
  • Passive rotation of up to 90 rpm
  • Height adjustment of leg or arm/upper body trainer can be adjusted without tools.
  • Pedal axle of the leg trainer is height adjustable from 30 cm to 45 cm.
  • Pedal axle of the arm trainer is height adjustable from 90 cm to 105 cm.
  • Color touch display (7″), retractable and inclinable.
  • Stable metal construction, high quality and stable.
  • 2-stage pedal radius adjustment (7 cm or 12.5 cm).
  • Closed plastic body (PC/ABS), easy to clean and disinfect.
  • Easily movable with large transport rollers (Ø 13 cm).
  • Serial interface, USB interface.
  • Reduced device stand width to 38.5 cm.
  • Therapy and motivation programs
  • Training programs & Games
  • Slideshow via USB (delivered without USB stick)
  • Color: white/chrome/black.

Technical Data

  • Dimensions in cm (l x w x h): 70 x 60 x 107–122 cm
  • Weight [loop]: 33 kg / 72lbs
  • Maximum permissible user weight: 135 kg / 297 lbs
  • Screen size: 7″ / 18 cm
  • Classification according to MPG IIA
  • Power supply: 100-240 V~ / max. 120 VA
  • Power frequency: 47-63 Hz
  • Classification Protection Class II/ Type BF

Change of training at your touch

Change of training made easy: The change from arm to leg training at the MOTOmed loop.p.la is controlled directly on the display. The MOTOmed loop.p.la reacts digitally per touch and switches the training mode automatically. The new 7” big color touch display can be operated easily and intuitively and offers intelligent functions of innovative form. Naturally, the display is suitable for wipe disinfection.

Intuitive operating unit

The new 7” big color touch display can be operated easily and intuitively and offers intelligent functions of innovative form. Naturally, the display is suitable for wipe disinfection.

  • Therapy programs
  • Games and videos
  • Slideshow