Optimizes Rehabilitation &
Provides Injury Prevention
The Dynamic Edge affords
the therapist/trainer unique opportunities
to implement new techniques for truly physiological
stretch routines, for strengthening the torso
and the lower extremities, for improving coordination,
and for attaining and maintaining peak aerobic
conditioning. |
Correction of Muscle
Imbalance
Therapists/trainers
are confronted by muscle imbalances associated
with pathology of the foot/ankle, knee,
hip, and trunk. The Dynamic Edge is a wonderful
tool for correcting muscle imbalances of
the lower kinetic chain and trunk. It is
one of the very few devices that restores
function in a three dimensional manner.
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Core Stabilization
The Dynamic Edge also
includes, in the RPM Total package, resistance
cords for core muscle strengthening. A weighted
vest that has been designed to increase intensity
while performing core stabilization exercises
on the Dynamic Edge. |
Balance Training
The Dynamic Edge provides lateral movements
in a CKC position similar to a slide board.
The footpads act as individual tilt boards
for proprioceptive training promoting balance
and coordination.
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Range of Motion
The Dynamic Edge allows
the therapist/trainer to focus on improving
range of motion in the torso, lumbo-sacral
spine, and the lower extremities throughout
the full physiologic extent. Each leg can
be trained individually, or both can be trained
simultaneously. |
Aerobic and Anaerobic
Conditioning
The Dynamic Edge
is the only true lateral exercise machine
in the world that burns up to 1,124 calories
per hour. It is an excellent device for
building aerobic and anaerobic capacity.
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Closed-Chain Training
The Dynamic Edge optimizes closed-chain training
of the lower extremities through eccentric
quadricep exercises. This training conditions
the lower extremities to absorb shock and
to dissipate forces acting upon the knee. |
Plyometrics
The Dynamic Edge provides a quick stretch
at the end of the lateral movements which
facilitates a forceful contraction to the
opposite direction. |
Cyclic Loading
Training with the Dynamic Edge leads to controlled
cyclic loading of the knee. Controlled cyclic
loading has been associated with increasing
chondrocytic activity, which leads, in turn,
to maintenance of the articular surfaces of
the joint. |
Strength Exercise
The explosive resistance training provided
by the Dynamic Edge simulates the powerful
leg and foot movements needed during lateral
sports specific activities.
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Safe Progressive Training
The Dynamic Edge affords gradual, progressive
training of the lower extremities through
stepwise control of resistance and range of
motion. |
Perturbation Training
The Dynamic Edge provides for safe and effective
perturbation training in a variety of applications.
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ACL Rehab
While developing lateral
strength, the non-impact movements of the
Dynamic Edge allows the knee and lower leg
to move freely and safely throughout the flexion
and extension range of motion - making it
the ideal choice for ACL rehab.
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Hip Rehab &
Ankle Stabilization
The 2 Assistant Coach balance bars found
on the Dynamic Edge RPM Total allow therapists/trainers
to create progressive resistance to the
knee, hip and pelvic core musculature at
multiple heights and angles through the
use of resistance cords.
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Patient Acceptance
The Dynamic Edge is
quickly and eagerly accepted by patients and
athletes. They immediately perceive the relevance
of the training to their favorite sports and
are gratified by rapid and measurable progress
in the function of specific joint and muscle
groups and in general aerobic conditioning. |
