“I am able to train my legs with ease and through a much longer range with this wonderful tool without having to transfer from my wheelchair.”
- A 62-year old woman with Multiple Sclerosis
The NeuroGym® Pendulum Stepper is a self-assisted trainer of reciprocal stepping designed to specifically target the antigravity muscles that are so important for maintaining balance and gait. Even in individuals with significant muscle weakness, it is designed to make improving the strength and endurance of the stepping motion simple, effective and convenient.
In the case of very weak lower extremities, flexion and/or extension movements of the stepping action can be difficult to produce in isolation. The Pendulum Stepper allows for active assist from the user’s arms or with the help of a support person by using the arm extensions. Elastic resistance may be gradually added to increase the level of difficulty and, at the same time, ease the return motion.
The Pendulum Stepper is light, mobile and compact. Unlike larger lower extremity exercise equipment, this compact Stepper does not need to be located in a gym and it does not require transferring the user. This makes the Pendulum Stepper an ideal choice for individuals with limited mobility and for facilities with little or no dedicated exercise space.
Key Benefits
Train lower extremity strength, endurance and range of motion
- Effectively train hip and knee strength and range of motion, even in very weak muscles. Improve cardiovascular and muscular endurance in weak individuals – even in those restricted to the use of a wheelchair
No transfer required
- The Pendulum Stepper does not require transferring the user, making it a convenient and simple way to include the crucial training of stepping in exercise programs for inactive or weak individuals. It can be positioned against a wall or easily attached to a chair or wheelchair for stability.
Very little floor space required
- Weighing only 40 lbs and having wheels allows the Pendulum Stepper to be easily moved from room to room. This makes it much more practical for users who would otherwise be required to go to a gym or other dedicated exercise area.
Clinical applications
- Elderly – to counteract gradual weakening of lower extremity function
- Stroke/TBI/Incomplete SCI – to improve range, control & strength
- Progressive, motion-affecting conditions eg. Multiple Sclerosis – to maintain hip & knee flexion
In Action
In a young woman with severe brain injury and resultant spasticity and restricted knee extension to only 90°, the Pendulum Stepper enables a significant voluntary stepping motion in supine with the assist of the therapist and/or the other limb.
A group of seniors with reduced mobility use Pendulum Steppers together in an exercise group to increase their hip range of motion, strength and endurance.
A 60-year old woman with impairment of movement associated with a congenital neurological condition ‘falls in love’ with the Pendulum Stepper because she now can effectively exercise in sitting without pain or restrictions of motion. Moreover, she can now train effectively while at the same time read, talk to a friend or watch television.
Specifications
- Model # EPS-A
- • 20.5” w x 28.5” l x 38” h
- weighs 40 lbs
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