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The Dynamic Edge
offers a non-impact exercise in a closed kinetic chain
(CKC) position. Similar to plyometric exercises, the
Dynamic Edge provides a quick stretch at the end of
the lateral movements which facilitates a forceful
contraction to the opposite direction. The CKC position,
on the Dynamic Edge, provides safe exercises for the
early stages of ACL rehabilitation.”
Robert Donatelli, PhD, PT,
OCS,
National Director of Sports Rehabilitation for Physiotherapy
Associates in Atlanta |
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The Dynamic Edge
World Cup Plyometric Power machine is of great value
in training all athletes who have a need for change
of direction and lateral strength. In addition to
increasing anaerobic endurance, it is extremely useful
in increasing power output in the lower extremities
during rehabilitation and conditioning… the real
beauty of the machine is that it provides non-impact
plyometric training to the user.”
Don Chu
Recognized as one of the world’s foremost experts
on plyometrics |
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As a neurosurgeon
engaged in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation
of neurological injury, I was first drawn to the Dynamic
Edge for enhancing balance skills and body mechanics
as a principal part of an integrated rehabilitation
program after head and mild cervical spine injury.
It is also extremely helpful for regaining strength
and lateral flexibility after back surgery. Most importantly,
by simulating body dynamics in skiing, the Dynamic
Edge promises to significantly lower the incidence
of sports related injury in the occasional athlete.”
T. Forcht Dagi, MD, MPH, FACS,
FCCM Clinical Professor of Surgery |
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Dynamic Edge provides
no-impact, early balance and muscle training soon
after sports injuries. The best feature of the Dynamic
Edge is that it duplicates sports specific muscles
movements while rehabilitating your injuries.
John Aikens ATC
Owner, Howard Head Sports Medicine Center of Vail |
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My business is
rehabilitating and training elite athletes. The Dynamic
Edge and Black Diamond are not only invaluable tools
in helping my athletes and clients reset their proprioceptive
clocks and improve balance reactions, following heavy
training, but are as well excellent tools to optimize
sport specific energy system training.”
Carl Petersen
BPE, B.Sc (PT)
Director of Elite Training, City Sports & Physiotherapy
Clinics, Vancouver, BC
Physiotherapy Consultant, Canadian Alpine Ski Team |
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We
find the Dynamic Edge to be a very useful piece of
rehab equipment. It provides excellent closed chain,
dynamic exercise for proprioception, strength and
cardio retraining. Our patients love the work out
it provides.”
Andrew Pruitt, Ed. D, AT, C
Director, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine |
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We have been able
to find a use for it in our older population as well
as in a younger more athletic group. The Dynamic Edge
has been used by patients who ski as well as by patients
who have never skied before. The learning curve is
very good for patients who are very unfamiliar with
the Dynamic Edge.”
“The trunk interface, with the upper and lower
body demands imposed by the Dynamic Edge, requires
that the patient stabilize the pelvis/low back. When
the patient does not hold on (independent) the exercise
becomes a very high level trunk stabilization exercise.
Having a patient glide the platform with their hands
allows us to use the Dynamic Edge as a shoulder stabilizer
as well. The most obvious use is for lower extremity
training with the single and double legged platforms
that are provided. The adjustability of the Dynamic
Edge gives it the ability to adjust to all fitness
levels.”
“The Dynamic Edge is really
only limited by the clinician’s imagination to
design a protocol that can be used by the patient.”
Dale Hanssen, MS
TOSH, The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
The Official Sports Medicine Provider for the US Ski
Team, Salt Lake City, UT |
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As a Clinical Sports
Specialist, I look for rehab tools that allow me to
target specific areas of treatment. The Dynamic Edge
is a versatile piece of exercise equipment that allows
the physical therapist to train balance, strength,
and aerobic systems. It does this in a very safe manner
allowing for very fine adjustments in the progression
of loads. My patients comment that they enjoy the
challenge of getting “off the mat” to train
in a more challenging method.”
“We are practicing during a very exciting time
in physical therapy. Our knowledge is expanding rapidly
and our tools must keep pace with these changes. We
know that closed chain rehabilitation is a standard
of care, progressive cyclic loading is necessary for
joint surface health, and controlled eccentric loads
are important for tendon training. The Dynamic Edge
allows me to provide appropriate stresses to joint
surfaces, tendons, and muscles.”
“Static balance training has long been the method
of training the balance system. With the Dynamic Edge,
balance can be trained in a more specific manner.
I know of very few sports where balance is employed
in a static position. I use balance progressions with
the Dynamic Edge that safely challenge my post surgical
patients and speed their return to sport!”
“Orthopedic and Sport rehabilitation has come
a long way from the straight leg raise. I look for
treatment methods in my practice that excite the patient
to reach greater heights. You will find that the Dynamic
Edge is a treatment tool that you can use safely,
that your patients will enjoy, and that will allow
the advanced therapist a tool to treat in a very specific
manner.”
Peter Dickinson
MS, PT, SCS
Physical Therapist for The United States Ski Team |
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