Unweighting system

Unweighting system

It is a very important tool used in rehabilitation for a wide variety of conditions where weight-bearing is a challenging task for early mobilization, balance, and gait training. The unweighting system allows patients to perform their therapeutic physical activity in a functional and upright position by changing their way of walking and fear of falling.The unweighting system is a device that reduces the total weight that the body of a person has to support. It is extremely beneficial for people who are dealing with different conditions.

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These conditions can be as follows:
  1. Neurological Disorder
  2. Problem in Balancing
  3. Injuries to the bones, muscles or joints
  4. Painful Conditions
  5. Weakness

Unweighting systems have found use in a number of settings, these include hospitals, homes as well as rehabilitation clinics. Unweighting systems are extremely beneficial for people suffering from various conditions. 

These benefits are mentioned below:
  1. It reduces pain and inflammation
  2. It can improve the range of motion
  3. It can strengthen muscles
  4. It helps in improving balance and coordination
  5. It promotes overall healing of the body
The unweighting systems can be categorized into two categories:
  1. Static Unweighting Systems – The static type of unweighting systems are used when the person is standing still or sitting still.
  2. Dynamic Unweighting Systems – The dynamic type of unweighing systems are used when the person is moving.

The static unweighting systems are mostly used in rehabilitation clinics for helping people learn to walk again who are suffering from injuries or different kinds of neurological disorders. The Dynamic unweighting systems are mostly used in fitness centres and homes for helping people exercise and improve their mobility who are suffering from injuries and pain conditions.

Some examples of unweighing systems are mentioned below:
  1. Body Weight Support Systems
  2. Treadmill Unweighting Systems
  3. Aquatic Unweighting Systems

Even though the unweighting systems provide a safe as well as effective form of treatment it is necessary to consult with a doctor such as the expert doctors at The Physio Experts for advice on whether it is the right treatment for you or not.