The KneeEase™ rehabilitation equipment is intended for use by and under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Below is a simple overview of how to use the KneeEase™ equipment.
Each facility will receive personal on-site instruction in the use of the KneeEase™ by representatives of our company. The instructions provided below provide a written review of this training. In addition, the Physical Therapists are encouraged to call the toll-free number provided below with any questions concerning the use of the equipment.
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Patient should perform an appropriate metabolic warm up of their affected knee by walking, using a treadmill, riding a stationary bike, etc., before using the machine. |
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Before using the machine, check all tensioning knobs, cam locks, and leg pins to make sure they are in place and firmly secured. Ensure that electric cord is plugged into a properly grounded GFCI protected outlet and firmly into the machine. Test the machine and call the toll-free number below if you experience any operating irregularities. |
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Patient should be assisted by a Physical Therapist into proper position on the machine as follows: |
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Sit center forward on the seat with back of knees 1”-2” from front edge of seat. |
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Knee should be firmly strapped. |
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Waist strap should be buckled and tightened. |
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Ankle strap should be attached at Achilles’ tendon position. |
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KneeEase CPM Use Protocol |
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Perform 5 minutes warm-up by operating the joystick control to take your knee through its existing range of motion (continuous passive motion) without overly stretching or stressing the knee. |
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During the next 20 minutes begin stretching by taking knee to your extension and flexion limits. Hold for 30 seconds at each extreme (use the included Hold Time indicator to assist you). Work to increase your angle of flexion and extension as much as possible with each exercise cycle (watch the blue angle indicator). |
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The final 5 minutes are a cooling down period. Go through available range of motion (continuous passive motion) without stretching or stressing the joint. |
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Release all straps, move the leg support arms out of the way, and with the assistance of a caregiver dismount the machine. |
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At conclusion of session ice the knee for 20 to 30 minutes. |
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Repeat this process three times a day at regular intervals (morning, mid-day, evening). |
