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A cross trainer is a type of equipment designed for cardiovascular exercise that simulates movements similar to running, walking, and climbing stairs. With a natural feel and no impact on the knees and joints, cross trainers are some of the most complete machines because they train the entire body at the same time. Equipment in this category has two pedals connected by an internal flywheel, and in most cases, two handles/levers that follow the motion of the pedals. Using the pedals and handles together, you can exercise your entire body involving not only the muscles in your legs, but also those in your abdominals, pectorals, shoulders, and arms. You can isolate training to just the lower half of the body by only using the platforms. Thanks to its complete movement, it is perfect for people who want to move all the muscles in their body in a single session, lose weight, and reduce the risk of joint problems.
The cinematic analysis conducted by the University of Bologna has shown that the maximum possible knee bending with Vario hovers around 80°.
Studies conducted with the aid of electromyography have instead shown that muscle groups of the lower body are activated in a continuous manner to stabilize the knee joint.
Integrated, multi-plane and multi-directional movement includes acceleration, stabilization and deceleration at a joint level, geared towards improving basic strength, motor ability, reactive neuromuscular control, balance and proprioception.
Proprioception is the ability to perceive and recognize the position of your own body in space and the contraction status of your muscles even without using your sight. The better developed it is, the better your balance will be.

Solutions for orthopedic pathologies

Help your patients to a speedier recovery of the full efficiency of their shoulder, knee or back after an operation or injury. Discover the solutions we have designed for speedy, complete recovery.

Following an injury or surgery, physical exercise is essential for restoring full efficiency and movement. Returning to active life is indeed the best cure for a complete recovery. On the other hand, patients suffering from osteoporosis or arthritis can be cured with a therapy that helps them to perform daily activities.
From physiotherapy to rehabilitation, here are the recommended solutions for these pathologies.

Solutions for speedy recovery

Post-surgical and post-injury training, or training geared towards maintaining efficiency in case of orthopedic diseases, combines cardiovascular exercises, movements for improving flexibility and muscle strengthening exercises. Here are some of our proposals:

Cardiovascular training beneficial for the entire body

The cardiovascular system carries oxygen to body tissues and, therefore, improving its efficiency favors the patient’s speedier recovery during rehabilitation. Our crosstrainer Vario MD crosstrainer is very useful during this phase as, thanks to its variable stride that has a low impact on the joints, it enables the user to select the movement based on his/her abilities. Thanks to its adjustable lever, the Recline MD Inclusive machine also allows for pedaling with a perfectly safe, reduced range of movement.
Instead Top MD Inclusive, if used in the erect position, may help maintain cardiovascular efficiency without engaging the lower part of the body.

Enhancing flexibility and endurance

Injuries and surgery cause the joints to lose their suppleness and lead to muscle tightness. Restoring these functions favors recovery and prevents relapses. In this case, training with Flexability could be useful as it enables the user to stretch muscles gradually and in a safe manner.
Weaker muscles or loss of muscle mass are also among the consequences of injury and surgery. Strengthening exercises, for example using the Selection range or Vario Pulley, allow for more rapid toning and strengthening of the muscles.

Functional training for balance and stability

To complete the therapy, and after rehabilitation, it is advisable to perform functional exercises that enable the patient to enhance his/her motor abilities, in addition to proprioception, balance and stability. In this case, Kinesis One and Arke are a useful solution.

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