Oncology
Reducing side effects of chemo therapy
In recent scientific studies, the effects of physical activity in cancer therapy were investigated. The results suggested that physical activity visibly reduces the side effects of chemo or anti-hormonal therapy. As a matter of fact, we recommend the MOTOmed Movement therapy as a reasonable supplement to cancer therapy.
The MOTOmed Movement Therapy can be applied successfully before and after surgery, as well as alongside chemo or radiation therapy. Due to three training modes, motor driven, motor supported and active the training tasks can be adapted optimally to the condition of the patient. Especially with respect to the fatigue syndrome, an alternating active and passive training favors longer training sessions.
MOTOmed Movement Therapy
MOTOmed Movement Therapy was developed for people with movement restrictions and complements physical, ergo and sports therapy measures. Users can train while seated in a wheelchair or from a chair. Patients in supine position use MOTOmed from a nursing bed or therapy couch.
In Germany, the device-based movement therapy with the MOTOmed is recognized as an aid for many indications by the statutory health insurance. It is worthwhile to inform yourself!
Therapy modes
passive
The effortless motor driven movement is ideal for the regulation of muscle tone, loosening stiff muscles and for early mobilization after long rests. Passive training stimulates blood circulation, digestion and joint flexibility.
assistive
In motor-supported movement therapy, the function MOTOmed ServoCycling enables easy transition from passive to active training. A motor-supported movement stimulates strength and endurance even with minimal muscle strength.
active
An active training with own muscle power against finely adjustable resistance levels strengthens leg, arm and upper body muscles and stimulates the cardio-vascular system.
Achieving best therapy goals through interval training
Alternating phases of strain and recreation (intervals) through active and passive training give a higher training stimulus which leads to a better therapy success.
Therapeutic goals
- Promote walking
- Reduce the consequences of lack of movement
- Reduce spasticity
- Activate residual muscle strength
- Strengthen the psyche and well-being
- Counteract fatigue
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