HEART RATE MONITORING
The BioStep’s Heart Rate Monitoring feature allows clinicians to monitor user heart rate during
exercise sessions. This can be done using the heart rate contact handgrips, or by attaching the
wireless Polar heart rate monitor belt directly to the patient.
Heart Rate Contact Handgrips
To use the heart rate contact handgrips for heart rate monitoring, the patient needs only to grasp
both BioStep heart rate contact handgrips while exercising. The heart rate will be displayed in
real-time value in the upper display window. When the heart rate is being displayed, the heart
rate LED will be illuminated.
Wireless Heart Rate Chest Strap
The wireless Heart Rate Chest Strap is attached directly to the patient. When used, it sends heart
rate related information directly to the display panel.
To attach the Heart Rate Chest Strap directly to the patient:
1. Have the patient lift shirt and secure the Heart Rate Chest Strap around the chest so that it is
in direct contact with the skin just below the breast. (The strap should be dampened with a
conducting gel, sponge or wet cloth to ensure maximum conductivity.)
2. Position the patient on the BioStep and check that the heart rate information is being provid-
ed in the top window of the display panel.
HEART RATE CHART
As illustrated by the following chart, medical authorities have determined target heart rate
ranges for optimum cardiovascular benefit. While the chart may be used as a guide or starting
point, concessions must be made based on individual user needs.
CAUTION: As a general guideline, use the following equation in
estimating Maximum Heart Rate for a heart rate healthy user:
Maximum Heart Rate = 220 - user age in years
Example: A heart rate healthy 30 year-old would use a Max. H/R of 190 beats per minute.
ATTENTION: On ne do it jamais se servir de la pulsation cardiaque qui se rapproche de la limite
maximum de sécurité de la personne. Servez-vous de l’équation suivante comme guide pour estimer
la pulsation cardiaque maximum sécuritaire pour une personne en santé.
Pulsation cardiaque maximum = 220 - l’âge de la personne
Example: Une personne de 30 ans en santé et sane probléme cardiaque devrait s’en tenir à une pul-
sation cardiaque maximum de 190 par minute.
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