5 Contra-indications
5.1
Absolute contra-indications:
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Myocardial problems in an unstable phase
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HNP in the (sub-)acute stage (with radiation and neurological abnormalities)
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Severe osteoporosis
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Spontaneous fractures
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Severe mechanical instability
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Early postoperative joint modifications
5.2
Relative contra-indications:
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Myocardial problems in a stable phase
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HNP in the subacute stage (without radiation and neurological abnormalities)
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Mild osteoporosis
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Postoperative joint modifications
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Tumours
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Inflammations in the area to be activated
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Undesirable articular load in the area to be activated (e.g. in M. Osgood-Schlatter, bursites, etc.)
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Undesirable ligamentous load in the area to be activated (e.g. overstretching with swelling)
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Undesirable soft tissue loading in the area to be activated (e.g. in very severe atrophy)
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Cardiovascular limitations
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Pulmonary limitations
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Psychogenic limitations
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Pain of such a nature that movement does not promote recovery
6 Intended use
The Bike Reha is an ergometer for medical training purposes.
As thus the Bike Reha can be used for:
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Prevention: regular use should prevent cardio-respiratory and locomotor impairments
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Rehabilitation: musclar dysbalances can be adjusted / equalized by means of regular use
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