Application Information; Preparation - Enraf Nonius EN-DYNAMIC Manuel D'utilisation

9 Application information

Before starting the treatment please make sure:
You have read and understood the content of this manual
You strictly follow the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS mentioned under precautionary
instructions
Check the patient for any possible contra-indications.
Seated Leg Press

Preparation

Be seated with your lower back fully supported by the back rest
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Adapt the foot support in such a way that your knees are approximately 90º flexed in the starting
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position
Place your feet on the foot support and grasp the handles
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Execution
Contract your abdominal and low back muscles before you start with the exercise
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Extend your legs in a slow and controlled manner so the leg extension becomes a smooth and
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continuous movement
Keep the extended position for two seconds and do not overextend your knees
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Flex your legs at a controlled and smooth pace
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Attention marks
Perform a complete extension and flexion
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Keep the pace controlled and don't move fast to prevent any jerking movements
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Keep your lower back well supported by the back rest to prevent high spinal loading
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Squat
Preparation
Adjust the backrest to the appropriate position (sitting – lying or in-between) depending on the
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desired and realizable ankle- hip- and/or knee-angle
Set the starting position of the chair (horizontal displacement)
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Be seated with your lower back fully supported by the back rest and/or with your shoulders
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against the shoulder pads
Adapt the foot support in such a way that your knees are approximately 90º flexed in the starting
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position or in an alternative desired position for ankle exercising
Place your feet on the foot support and grasp the handles
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Execution
Contract your abdominal and low back muscles before you start with the exercise
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Extend your legs in a slow and controlled manner so the leg extension becomes a smooth and
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continuous movement
Keep the extended position for two seconds and do not overextend your knees
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Flex your legs at a controlled and smooth pace
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In case of an explosive movement be assured that there is ample space at the head side of the
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squat
In case of an explosive movement it is recommended to start slowly in order to gain proper
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propriocepcis on launch and descent. Upon proper motor ability one can increase to full extension
with a large instant of floating.
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