With therapeutic “forced exercise” movement 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 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 the latest 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).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
* Leg trainer (Optional: arm/upper body trainer)
* Safety foot shells
* Pedal radius adjustment, double-stage (7.0 cm or 12.5 cm)
Handlebar
* Mobile with big castors (13 cm diameter)
* All-metal construction, premium and stable
* Additional stability by telescopic front stand
* MOTOmed SmoothDriveSystem with a gentle startup and rundown
* MovementProtector & SpasmControl
* Speed regulation from 0 to 60 rpm (passive)
* Regulation of motor power from 1 to 10
* Preset a therapy duration from 0 to 120 minutes
* Automatic device self-test
* Big, user-friendly operating panel
* Language selection between 27 different languages
* Dimensions [leg arm/upper body trainer] (L × W × H cm) 61-87 × 59 × 105-117
* Dimensions [leg trainer] (L × W × H cm) 60-66 × 59 × 96-106
* Weight [leg/arm trainer] 41 kg
* Weight [leg trainer] 31 kg
* Classification Protection Class II/Type BF,
* Classification according to MPG IIA
* Maximum permissible user weight 135 kg
* Screen Size 5.7"

Further Features Include
* SymmetryTraining,
* 13 Therapy Programs (which target specific medical conditions such as stroke, MS ...),
* Therapy goals (e.g. loosening and endurance training ...) and Specialty fields (e.g. neuro, ortho...),
* MOTOmax and TRAMPOLINEmax MotivationPrograms,
* Various biofeedback prompts, and a
* Training analysis with up to 20 training values.
* These contribute to a professional application with higher standards.
* Counteracting consequences of lack of movement such as:
Circulation disorders (cold and painful legs), thrombosis
- Joint stiffness (contractures), arthrosis
- Muscle atrophy
- Digestion, bowel and bladder issues
- Osteoporosis
- Edema in the legs and the arms
- Heart and circulatory problems
- High blood pressure
- Metabolic disorders (e.g. diabetes mellitus)

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