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4. Applications of Body Weight Support
Devices
The Biodex NxStep Unweighing System
Figure 4.1. The NxStep ready for use with the Biodex Balance System SD.
The Biodex NxStep Unweighing System is ideal for use with the
Biodex Balance System SD.
The loss of the ability to ambulate can be one of the most debilitating aspects of many
neurological and musculoskeletal disorders. Any of the three main components of locomotion –
posture, balance and coordination – can be affected by a variety of neurological or
musculoskeletal pathologies resulting in the disruption of an individual’s ability to walk
normally.
Partial Weight Bearing (PWB) gait therapy has shown great promise in helping a wide variety of
impaired patients as they relearn the walking function. It is an appropriate modality to use
whenever gait therapy is prescribed for patients who lack the upper and/or lower body strength
to support themselves during assisted ambulation. In addition to aiding gait pattern
regeneration, partial weight bearing therapy allows patients to enhance their endurance,
balance and posture.
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