Shuttle 2000-1 Leg Press System User Manual

Confident, Convenient Patient Rehabilitation

OWNER’S MANUAL & ASSEMBLY GUIDE

MADE IN U.S.A. | PATENT NO. 6,042,523 | MANUAL VERSION 2.2

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Table of Contents

I. SHUTTLE 2000-1 INTRODUCTION - Page 4

II. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - Page 6

III. ADJUSTING THE SHUTTLE 2000-1 - Page 23

IV. ACCESSORIES - Page 31

V. GENERAL APPLICATIONS - Page 37

VI. TREATMENT PROGRESSION - Page 42

VII. EXERCISE PROTOCOLS - Page 44

VIII. MAINTENANCE - Page 74

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I. SHUTTLE 2000-1 INTRODUCTION

The Shuttle 2000-1 is manufactured in the USA and specifically designed for the professional therapist. Its versatility allows the therapist to provide the highest quality care for patients from the geriatric patient to the athlete.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

Scan the QR code to be directed to the warranty registration form on our website.

LIMITED ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WARRANTY

Contemporary Design Company (“CDC”) makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal and reasonable use and correct assembly (if assembled by consumer/purchaser), as follows. Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities or to a lack of maintenance.

1. For a period of FIVE YEARS: Bolted metal frames, stands, towers, pulley systems, kickplate frame and board, carriage frame, carriage handles, and wheels.

2. For a period of TWO YEARS: Upholstery and upholstery headrest, kickplate face, harnesses, and grips.

3. For a period of ONE YEAR: Elasticords, rebound elastics, lock knobs, torque handles, and all other parts.

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Available Shuttle 2000-1 Models

Shuttle 2000-1 Adjustable Backrest

● 25” Horizontal Stand

● Adjustable Backrest

● 12-200 lbs of resistance at full extension

Shuttle 2000-1 Clinical Package



● ROM Control

● Shuttle Wobble Board


Shuttle 2000-1 Clinical Plus



● ROM Control

● PNF Pulley System



Shuttle 2000-1 Deluxe Package

● 25” Tilting Stand


● ROM Control

● Foot Supports

● PNF Pulley System



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II. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Assembly of the Shuttle 2000-1 requires two people. If there is any shipping damage please take a photo of the damage and email to [email protected]

Included:

● 1/4” Allen Wrench



● Sample of Silicone Gel for lubricating elasticords every 2-3 months.

You will need:

● A friend to help with assembly.

● 7/16” open end or box wrench.

● 1/2" open end or box wrench.

Proceed to Step 7 if you are assembling a

Shuttle 2000-1 Deluxe.

Step 1: Stand Assembly

1. Position the 93” connector bar so there is one stand end on each end.

2. Remove the black caps from bolts on the connector bar.

3. Rest the metal plate end of the bar on the black block in the middle of the stand end; placing the bolts through the vertical opening.

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4. Add washers then lock nuts. Wait until Step 2.5 to tighten.

Step 2: Add Carriage and Rails to Stand

1. Remove carriage and rails from the box with a friend.

2. Position the carriage and rails so the (4) bolts fit into the holes on the stand ends. a. Machines with towers: The stand end with two square tower support blocks needs to be at the head end of the machine.

3. Add washer then lock nuts.

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4. Check for square alignment of stand and rails. a. Nudge the bottom edge of the stand ends to align.

5. Tighten the (8) nuts under the rails and on each stand end.

6. Add handles to carriage.

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Step 3: Kickplate

1. Cut zip-ties, remove wing nuts, and loosen clamp plates with torque handle to free up kickplate frame from rails.

2. The kickplate is attached to the rails backwards for shipping purposes.

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a. Once the kickplate is free of the frame, turn 180

° and

slide the black slide bars into the end of both rails.

3. Remove forward bolts to make the slots available.

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4. Tilt kickplate frame upright. Align holes on frame with kickplate stand.

5. Add bolts to matching holes.

6. Tighten all (8) bolts to secure the kickplate frame to the black slide bars.

7. Replace clamp plates and secure with supplied torque handles.

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8. Lock down kickplate structure using the quick release handles.

9. Place kickplate with the arrow pointing up on the frame.

10.Attach using 2” washer and torque handle on lower stud.

11.Add white plastic spacer, then T-handle to the top stud.

Continue to steps 4 through 7 only if you have a

Shuttle 2000-1 Clinical Plus or Deluxe model.

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Step 4: Mounting Bar for towers

1. Remove the (2) bolts and (2) nuts from the mounting bar.

2. Align the two holes in the mounting bar with the two holes at the head end of the rails; Velcro ® facing out.

3. Place bolts down through the frame of the mounting bar then add a rubber backed washer and lock nut to each bolt. Tighten with a wrench.

Step 5: Towers

1. Unwrap towers and remove lower eyebolts with black spacers and nuts.

2. Place over the black plastic blocks at the ends of the stand end. The upper eyebolts should face the kickplate. a. If they don’t go into position easily, loosen up the bolt with the supplied allen wrench. b. Use the Velcro ® to line up the holes in horizontal mounting bar and towers.

3. Add lower eyebolts to mounting bar and towers, tighten securely then add nut

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caps.

Step 6: Attach the upper extremity ropes

1. Attach pulleys to towers. Start by adding one pulley to the top and bottom eyebolt on each tower. The position of the top pulley will determine angle of flexion.

2. Feed the free end of the rope through the top pulley then the lower pulley.

3. Drop the free end of the rope through the hole near the handles, enough to touch the floor.

4. Feed the rope up and then down to lock into position.

5. When attached properly the rope will lock when engaged and will release quickly when the free end of the rope is pulled to the side.

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Step 7: Shuttle 2000-1 Deluxe Assembly

1. Open large box and cut the zip tie attaching the carriage to the box.

2. Place the two shipping blocks on the floor to prevent damage during the next step.

3. Remove carriage and rails from box with a friend.

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4. Remove kickplate frame by removing wing nuts and sliding kickplate frame out of rails.

5. Flip carriage and rails over so backrest is facing the ground and place on cardboard shipping blocks.

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6. Add 30” frame stand to head end of rails. a. Position stand on felt pads then add (2) washers and (2) nyloc nuts to secure. b. Hand tighten nuts for later adjustments.

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7. Add 63” connector bar to head end stand. a. Remove (4) bolts located near the middle of the rails, position mount plate, then replace the bolts. b. Remove (2) bolts on head end of stand, position rail to stand.

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8. Tighten all bolts (2) rail end, (4) rail mount plate, and (2) head end mount plate.

9. Attach the folding stand.

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a. Remove (4) nuts and bolts located on the frame. b. Attach the (2) swivel brackets with the (4) nuts and bolts just removed. c. Tighten. d. Position adjustable stand.

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10.Double check all bolts have been securely tightened.

11.Turn over machine with a friend.

12.Add kickplate frame to rails. Secure with torque handles and quick release handle.

Refer to Step 3: Kickplate for installation instructions.

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III. ADJUSTING THE SHUTTLE 2000-1

The information contained within this section outlines the general adjustments of the

Shuttle 2000-1 and methods to ensure safe use of the machine. Familiarity with attaching elasticords and adjusting the kickplate will allow you to adjust the Shuttle 2000-1 to a wide range of body sizes and physical abilities. In addition, there are several recommended physical techniques, which when employed on a correctly adjusted

Shuttle, create a safe exercising environment. A correctly adjusted Shuttle will provide a challenging workout, which you can customize to help achieve your conditioning goals.

1. Padded Adjustable Kickplate

2. Variable Elastic Resistance

3. PNF Pulley System

4. Three Position Adjustable Backrest

5. Universal Headrest

6. Shuttle Wobble Board

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ELASTICORDS

Located within the carriage, under the kickplate are eight knobs. Once attached they engage the elasticord for resistance. Always detach the elasticords when machine is not in use. This prevents premature stretching of the elasticords and greatly extends their life.

Attaching the Elasticords - To increase resistance attach elasticords one by one to the slotted plate at the foot end of the machine.

Detaching the Elasticords - To decrease resistance detach elasticords and gently let them retract into the carriage.

Elasticord Resistance - Each elasticord provides 12 lbs of starting resistance.

Resistance increases as elasticords stretch. When all elasticords are attached they will provide 240 lbs of resistance at full extension. As skill and strength improve, more elasticords may be added. Use the Progress Monitor Label to calculate the amount of resistance each elasticord provides.

Progress Monitor Label - This label is used to track progress by showing load per band.

The foot end of the carriage is utilized as the marker to read resistance. When you know the distance traveled and the number of elasticords used, you can calculate force. When you know the number of cycles and the time needed to achieve that number cycles you can calculate the work.

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To calculate the amount of resistance multiply the number corresponding with the carriage travel, times the number of bands engaged, times 12 lbs of resistance.

Example - 2 Elasticords @ 12 inches of travel = 30 lbs of resistance.

Standard Spring Scale Force Monitoring - A bathroom spring scale adjusted to zero while placed vertically on the kickplate under the patient's foot is helpful in verifying kickplate forces generated by the elasticords.

LIGHT RESISTANCE ELASTICORDS

Located below the eight 12 lb elasticords are the two elasticords that are used for a more gentle approach for beginning stages of rehab.

KICKPLATE

The location of the kickplate can be used to control the amount of flexion or extension in the lower extremities by releasing the kickplate frame lock handles and moving the kickplate to or from the patient. We suggest that when the machine is in use, if possible, attach all four knobs on the kickplate frame, however it is not required to have all four knobs secure when doing simple closed chain exercises. When doing plyometrics it is necessary to lock both the torque handles and quick release handle.

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Kickplate Position Label - Gives a point of reference for lateral kickplate positioning along the rail to quickly reproduce a specific setup. This adjustment of the kickplate can change angle of flexion and increase or decrease elasticord resistance.

1. Loosen all four knobs at the base of the kickplate frame.

2. Slide kickplate to desired position. Use the label to notate the kickplate position number.

3. Secure all four knobs.

Kickplate Height Adjustment - Grasp the T-knob on the back side of kickplate and rotate torque handle counterclockwise. Once kickplate is at desired height tighten torque handle. Use numbers on back side of kickplate to reproduce a specific setup.

1. The top edge of the kickplate can be positioned 36” above the rails, with the lower edge at 12” above the rails. With this configuration it allows unsupported heel cord stretch or toe raises off the lower edge of the kickplate.

2. In the lowest position the bottom edge of the kickplate is 7” above the rails, and the upper edge is 31” above the rails. This position provides straighter alignment of the body between the hips and feet during exercise.

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Kickplate Cover - The rubber cover on the kickplate is attached with Velcro ® and is easily removed and replaced if it should become excessively worn. The rubber surface may be cleaned with spray cleaner or rubbing alcohol. Velcro ® around the edge of the kickplate allows for easy attachment of the kickplate cover and accessories such as the Foot

Supports and Proprioceptive Disk.

Advanced Kickplate Position - Pre-load elasticords by moving the kickplate toward the carriage. This will provide a greater starting load than if the kickplate is positioned near the foot end of the rails. Use the ROM Strap to control the carriage position when setting the kickplate in an advanced position. Refer to Section IV. Accessories for further information.

ADJUSTABLE BACKREST

The adjustable backrest allows the therapist to assist the patient onto the seat while the backrest is raised or lowered. The Backrest can be adjusted from 0 ° - 15 ° - 30 ° degrees of tilt. A slightly tilted orientation of the backrest is used to provide a hack squat position for the patient or help prevent dizziness in some patients. A relief in the backrest foam is intended to prevent uncomfortable loading on spinal protrusions often experienced by older patients. It is helpful to allow the patient to lie down and position the body before attaching the headrest.

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HANDLES

Handles are located on each side of the carriage to help maintain stability when performing squats and jump activities. Choose the appropriate handle location for a comfortable body position. The handles may be adjusted by lifting and moving. Press down on handles to lock into place.

FOOTREST

The footrest is located at the end of the carriage. It provides a surface to rest an uninvolved foot and prevents the body from sliding on the carriage during plyometrics.

Most importantly, the footrest promotes a pelvic tilt position for developing abdominals and stabilizing the spine during unilateral activities.

The footrest can be relocated closer to the carriage seat to accommodate small children or further away to accommodate tall patients. Twist knobs to loosen, relocate the footrest to the desired position and secure with the same knobs.

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TILTING STAND - SHUTTLE 2000-1 DELUXE ONLY

The Shuttle 2000-1 Deluxe features an adjustable angle stand. This feature is unique to the Deluxe model. The tilting stand has two positions, three degrees and eight degrees down toward the foot end of the machine. By utilizing the tilt, a natural gravitational resistance is imposed on the patient proportional to his/her weight. The elevation of the foot end of the Shuttle 2000-1 is controlled by pivoting the stand bracket under the kickplate end of the frame.

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IV. ACCESSORIES

#2002 - BACK SUPPORT BELT

The back support belt assists in isolating the upper extremities and torso while supporting the lower back. This accessory is particularly effective with patients who are unable to maintain a proper postural position when performing repetitive cycles of concentric, eccentric, bilateral, unilateral, closed chain and/or plyometric exercises for the upper extremities.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the belt over the shoulders and around the waist like a vest.

2. Straddle the carriage facing the kickplate.

3. Position kickplate near the carriage.

4. Attach the Velcro

®

plate to the footrest.

HOW-TO-ADJUST

1. Belt Adjustment - To adjust the length of the rope attaching the belt to the foot rest, slide the three hole rope lock up or down along the rope assembly. Velcro

® straps over the shoulders allow for height adjustment of the belt.

#2003 - FOOT SUPPORTS

Use the Foot Support accessory to support feet against the kickplate.


1. Place the foot supports against the kickplate to desired foot placement height.

2. Attach horizontal Velcro ® straps to the outside edge of the kickplate.

3. Bring the two vertical straps over the top edge of the kickplate and secure on the bottom edge of the kickplate.

HOW-TO-ADJUST

1. Place one or both feet into foot supports with heels supported.

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2. Secure feet in place using the Velcro ® strap.

#2004 - HAMSTRING CURL CUPS

The curl cups provide an exercise similar to that of a hamstring curl, only it is done in a seated position.


1. The curl cups mount on the head end of the rails.

2. Secure by tightening the eye bolt.

HOW-TO-ADJUST

1. Sit on the carriage facing away from the kickplate.

2. Position the back of heels into the padded cups with legs extended. a. The ROM Control can be used to limit the degree of extension.

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#2006 - PNF EXPANSION TOWER UPGRADE

The Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Pulley System is a form of cable column, allowing the patient to do a variety of exercises in a number of positions including supine, sitting, and standing. Activities for strengthening, stabilization, increasing range of motion, and PNF patterns for the upper and lower extremities can be performed. The clinician can determine the appropriate angle of resistance as dictated by the injury, the angle desired can be adjusted by connecting the pulleys to different eye bolts on the towers.


1. Refer to Section II: Assembly Instructions: Step 4 to 6 for installation information.

HOW-TO-ADJUST

1. Handles - By connecting the handles to the ropes exercises for the upper extremities and trunk can be performed.

2. Foot Stirrups - The foot stirrup slips under the arch of the foot and around the ankle where it is cinched in place with Velcro

®

.

3. Rope Adjustments - The ropes can be adjusted at three points. a. Eye Bolts - Moving the pulleys up or down allows for various angles of flexion. b. Coarse - Feed rope through the hole near the handles on the head end carriage to desired length. c. Fine - Adjust the three-hole rope lock.

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#2009 - RANGE OF MOTION CONTROL

The ROM strap controls the carriage range of motion affecting the flexion and extension of the lower extremities, and is particularly effective when used for knee rehabilitation. It is to be used only when performing controlled closed chain activities (feet do not lose contact with the kickplate) and not during plyometric exercises which require unrestricted maximal jumping. If both flexion and extension are to be controlled simultaneously, the kickplate can be adjusted to control flexion, while the limiter strap is used for controlling extension.


1. Insert the two black slider bars with red strap into the head end of rails.

2. To set the strap, either place it around the head end of the carriage (to limit extension) or around the foot end of the seat (to limit flexion).

3. Release handle on the ROM Control bars and slide to desired location.

4. Lock handle into place..

HOW-TO-ADJUST

1. Control Extension - One end of the strap is locked onto the peg on the sliding block, then extended around the head end of the carriage and connected to the peg of the other slide block on the opposite side of the carriage. The handle should be disengaged. The patient reclines on the carriage, places either one or both feet on the kickplate and extends their legs until the desired angle of extension is attained. The patient’s progress from one treatment to the next can be noted by advances in the length of stroke as indicated by the numbers on the rails.

2. Control Flexion - Working with the upper few degrees of extension can also be controlled by looping the strap around the foot end of the carriage which ultimately limits the degree of flexion.

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3. Preload Elasticords - The upper levels of resistance for closed chain leg press type activities can be obtained by sliding the kickplate toward the carriage. The limiter strap is then looped around the foot end of the carriage and the handle locked.

#2023 - PROPRIOCEPTIVE DISK & #2024 HOLDER

The proprioception disk expands the capabilities of the Shuttle 2000-1 by providing an unpredictable surface in a microgravity condition for proprioceptive, balancing, stabilization, and strengthening exercises. Sanitize the rubber cover with spray cleaner or rubbing alcohol.


1. Place the holder on its face and insert the proprioception disk.

2. Place the proprioception disk in desired location on the kickplate with cover facing out.

3. Wrap the strap over the top of the kickplate and attach to the Velcro

®

.

4. Pass the lower strap under the kickplate and attach to the Velcro

®

.

HOW-TO-ADJUST

1. Change positions by moving Velcro

®

strap on the top edge of the kickplate.

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#2026 - SHUTTLE WOBBLE BOARD

Made of aluminum, our wobble board's unique design provides two angles of slope allowing different degrees of flexion. It is easy to adjust both laterally and vertically, and is easy to remove.


1. Hang bracket on the top edge of the kickplate.

2. Attach and select height by using the bracket hole and stud located on the back side of the Wobble Board.

3. Wobble Board can be rotated 90 ° to change desired angle of tilt.

HOW-TO-ADJUST

1. Slide bracket laterally to change the horizontal position.

Treatment Progression - Focus on stabilization of the wobble board utilizing ankle, knee, or pelvic floor.

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V. GENERAL APPLICATIONS

STRETCHING

Flexibility is an important component of successful physical performance for activities of daily living, enhanced athletic ability, as well as injury prevention. Greater flexibility increases the range of motion of the joints by increasing the extendibility of the musculotendinous units responsible for joint articulation. These units are responsible for the movement and articulation of that joint. This helps prevent injury and increases the overall power of the patient.

STRENGTHENING

Strength is the ability of a muscle to generate force against resistance. Maintaining a certain level of strength is important for activities of daily living as well as preventing injury. Strength is also paramount to developing endurance and power in an athlete.

The resistance provided by the elasticords of the Shuttle 2000-1 continues to increase through the range of motion. Therefore, initial settings of the elasticords and body positioning may be adjusted as the injury or condition of the athlete dictates: as the carriage moves up the rails, the resistance increases as the mechanical advantage increases.

FUNCTIONAL CLOSED CHAIN

The Shuttle 2000-1 has become an integral part of closed chain therapy. Closed chain motion occurs when both the proximal and distal bone segments are fixed and there is movement on both sides of the joint being evaluated. For example, when performing a squat on the Shuttle 2000-1, the feet remain in contact with the kickplate as the patient extends and flexes their knees, moving the bone segments on either side of the knee joint. This form of exercise is functional because most of our daily activities involving the lower extremities are done with our feet in contact with the ground. Muscle contractions that occur in closed chain motions are also different than those occurring in open chain.

The advantages to closed chain activities are the following:

1. Exercises for an unstable joint, such as a curate deficient knee, can be performed safely with the feet in contact with the ground. The inherent stability of the joint is greater when it is loaded and in a weight bearing position as opposed to being unsupported and free to move.

2. Closed chain activities stimulate mechano-receptors responsible for the joint’s sense of proprioception.

3. There is greater muscle activity through muscle co-contractions around the joint in

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closed chain than open chain.

UNSUPPORTED CLOSED CHAIN

It is sometimes useful to provide a stage of rehabilitation where the patient is required to coordinate the lateral and vertical stabilization of the knee while performing concentric and eccentric closed chain activities. This can be done using the upper extremity towers.

By moving the pulley connection up or down on the tower the angle of the loading may be controlled.

PLYOMETRICS

Skill and power are the ultimate goals in many athletic endeavors. Plyometrics training is a technique used to achieve these goals. The principle is simple. In response to rapid loading or stretching of a muscle, a subsequent powerful muscular contraction occurs.

This reactive change within the neuromuscular system can be conditioned, through plyometric exercise, to facilitate faster and more powerful changes in the direction of movement.

Plyometric training is used to increase the overall power output of the muscle. This is essentially achieved by decreasing the time between the eccentric contraction (extending leg under tension) and the concentric contraction (bending leg while under tension) within the stretch shortening cycle of the particular muscle. In conjunction with the strength of the muscle, the power output of the concentric contraction is increased. (Power being

Distance x Force / Time)

The Shuttle 2000-1 is the ideal tool for sports specific plyometric training. The horizontal positioning and body weight support allows for greater total quantity of exercise within the plyometric sessions, more accurate speed and sports specific exercises, and a greatly reduced potential for injury.

The horizontal position is important in that it makes it easier for the cardiovascular system to work in support of the plyometric activity ie. improved blood return to the heart achieving an easier pay back of the oxygen debt created by the anaerobic plyometric activity. By supporting body weight, the Shuttle 2000-1 minimizes stress on joints and in

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conjunction with the resistance bands allows for more appropriate speed control and over speed training. Sports specific movement skills are also easier to refine with the control available utilizing the Shuttle 2000-1. In addition, the kickplate vantage point affords the coach an ideal view for skill correction. But it is its ability to enhance the speed of muscular contraction that makes the Shuttle 2000-1 unique.

WHEN TO START

The following are recommended guidelines for determining your ability to do plyometrics safely: You may even require a preparatory program for some weeks before you can begin aggressive plyometrics.

LOWER BODY PLYOMETRICS

You should be at least able to push your body weight on a leg press. Jump rope for 30 seconds continuously or perform a horizontal jump equal to your height from a standing start.

UPPER BODY PLYOMETRICS

The ability to perform five Military push ups is a reasonable guideline for readiness to commence upper body plyometrics.

(To perform a military push up put your hands in the same position as a regular pushup and keep your elbows against your sides. This will put more pressure on your triceps than a standard push up.)

PRECAUTIONS

In plyometrics, the progression factor is extremely important as is the positioning of the plyometric section within the context of the overall workout. Warm up is essential and the plyometric component should not be placed near the conclusion of the overall training session as muscles may already be nearing fatigue.

THE PROCESS

Warm up well using a closed chain workout on the Shuttle 2000-1 or a bike followed by low level plyometric drills and stretching. You are now ready to commence plyometric activities on the Shuttle 2000-1. The number of sets and repetitions will depend largely on your fitness base and sports specific needs.

EXAMPLE

For most beginners three to four sets of plyometric exercises of around 30 seconds each, would be adequate for the first session. Rest between sets as needed. Progression over the next few workouts would be a lengthening of time for each set followed by an increase in the intensity over proceeding workouts. Once the technique of using the

Shuttle and the required level of athleticism has been achieved you are ready to

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commence a more sports specific routine. Remember after your plyometric session, finish with stretching while muscles are warm. This is an opportune time to work on your flexibility.

PLYOMETRICS INCREASE JUMP HEIGHT

Controlled studies show jump height increases of up to 6 inches in a month can be achieved using plyometric techniques on the Shuttle 2000-1. The technique used should be specific to the sport concerned. Double leg jumps for volleyball, single leg for long jump, high jump, sprinting etc. Jump technique variations include short ballistic jumps using the ankles, to greater depth jumps with much larger flexion of the knees and hips.

Other variations include the sectioning out of one particular component of a sports skill movement IE. isolate specific elements within the sporting movement to correct a problem such as an inappropriate, foot strike, and therefore improve the overall performance of the movement. It is best to conduct plyometric training every other day, three times per week to allow muscle tissue to recover.

SUMMARY

Whether the Shuttle 2000-1 is being used for the rehabilitation of an injured athlete or for performance enhancement of a sound and fit athlete, the Shuttle 2000-1 provides a safe gravity eliminated environment in which to execute these exercises. By increasing resistance with the elasticords and adjusting the degree of ankle, knee, and hip flexion with the kickplate, the athlete can perform plyometric exercises which most closely mimic the dynamic patterns between ground contact and directional rebound, but without the degree of harmful pounding to the joints and back experienced in conventional weight bearing, ballistic exercises. You will find the Shuttle 2000-1 extremely adaptable to your various needs.

INTERVAL AEROBIC CONDITIONING

Interval aerobic conditioning involves a large muscle mass which sustains low to moderate work output over a minimum period of 3-5 minutes. Resting occurs in intervals of between fifteen seconds and one and one half minutes depending on the patient concerned.

BEGINNERS, UNFIT, AND OLDER PATIENTS

For older or untrained patients the Shuttle 2000-1 is ideal for use in a sustained aerobic circuit or simply as an aerobic exercise machine in itself. The patient performs aerobic

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intervals utilizing low to moderate workloads, maintaining constant heart rate and constant blood pressure throughout, with comfortable recovery periods between each aerobic interval. When training for cardiovascular health the total time may be as little as fifteen to twenty minutes a day. As fitness improves the total workout time may increase to thirty minutes or longer depending on the patient.

WEIGHT LOSS AND FAT BURNING

Those patients whose goals include weight loss will need to sustain low to moderate workloads for at least forty minutes to attain any significant level of fat burning. The time necessary to begin significant fat burning will decrease as the fitness level and work intensity increases.

In the beginning it may be necessary to sustain a closed chain format (keeping the feet on the kickplate at all times) to allow the patient to reach the overall exercise time required. As fitness improves the patient could progress through small double foot jumps to performing a single leg running drill. To reduce any potential buildup of lactic acid or stress on any particular joints or muscle group the aerobic intervals should be made up of a variety of movements. Muscle leaning of the legs and gluteus is also possible using the above format, however, daily workouts (six times a week) may be required.

ATHLETES

If you are an athlete the time of aerobic interval should be tailored to the specific sporting event for which you are training.

As an example, a boxer may choose a vigorous aerobic interval of three minutes with a thirty second rest between intervals. To further mimic the energy expenditure required in the ring the boxer may include short random anaerobic bursts throughout the three minute interval.

A middle to long distance runner would sustain anaerobic threshold throughout the interval with very short recoveries and may even choose constant exercise for thirty minutes.

A basketball player may choose a three to five minute interval made up of a series of anaerobic plyometric bursts with very short low level active recoveries.

The concept of specificity dictates that you should stress the cardiovascular system in the way that it is used in your sport. Constant same pace aerobic activity actually works against your goals of improving anaerobic power whereas an interval period made up of anaerobic bursts with short active recoveries is more like the way you require the cardiovascular system to perform during the game.

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FOOT PLACEMENT

Aerobic exercise for a prolonged time is best done on the Shuttle 2000-1 utilizing closed chain movements (by remaining on the kickplate without jumping). Changing the foot placement on the kickplate to include......Up......Down......Center......Outboard......as well as the external and internal rotation of the feet will provide a variety of muscle recruitment and help avoid local muscular fatigue.

CAUTION: It should be noted that for some patients, internal or external rotation of the feet may be uncomfortable and may need to be avoided.

VI. TREATMENT PROGRESSION

1. Position the patient on the carriage in supine position with feet placed against the kickplate. This is the primary position on the Shuttle 2000-1. a. Sitting on the carriage. b. Kneeling on the carriage, and in advanced cases standing on the carriage.

2. Add or subtract resistance with patient on the carriage.

3. Apply proper pelvic stabilization and lordotic curve for all exercises.

4. Foot Position will determine angle of flexion in relation to the kickplate.

5. If the patient is not able to hold their feet against the kickplate use the Foot

Support accessory.

6. Addition of the PNF Pulley System.

7. Addition of the Wobble Board or Proprioceptive Disk.

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VII. EXERCISE PROTOCOLS

With a little creativity, it is possible to modify these exercises to suit individual treatment and training goals, as many of the exercises have multiple applications. For example, try adjusting the kickplate position, backrest angle, resistance, and/or angle of flexion of the patients extremities. In addition, the Shuttle 2000-1 is an appropriate platform for applying pilate’s principles of exercise for further versatility. Refer to Section III. Adjusting Your

Shuttle 2000-1 for additional adjustments and form.

CAUTION: As with any exercise program, patients should consult a physician or physical therapist before starting a workout on the Shuttle 2000-1. Apply proper pelvic stabilization and lordotic curve for all of the following exercises. Gradually increase resistance, repetitions, and sets as skill improves.

STRETCHING

The Shuttle 2000-1 can be utilized for all three stretching techniques as dictated by both the injury and the nature of the activity for which an athlete is training: Ballistic (repetitive bouncing motions), Static Stretching (stretching a muscle to the point of discomfort and then holding it at that point for an extended period of time) and PNF (alternating contractions and stretches).

HEEL CORD STRETCH

1. Raise kickplate to the highest position.

2. Place both feet on the upper area of the kickplate and fully extend the legs.

3. Walk down the kickplate until the balls of the feet are parallel, shoulder width apart, and the heels are hanging unsupported beneath the bottom edge of the kickplate. Ankles are neutral and relaxed with the weight equally supported by both feet.

4. Gently push the heels toward the foot end of the machine until a stretch is felt.

5. Hold for 5-10 seconds and return to the neutral starting position.

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6. Perform 5 sets and rest for 30 seconds between each set.

7. Gradually increase resistance, repetitions, and sets as skill improves.

Variation - Keeping both feet on the kickplate alternate weight from one foot to the other.

You should feel a slow sustained stretch.

Variation - With minimal resistance gently jump off the kickplate. Keep the hips square and the back flat to maintain a lordotic curve. The knees will need to bend slightly at impact.

PIRIFORMIS STRETCH

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1. Position the kickplate close to the carriage. The more flexible the patient, the closer the kickplate.

2. Place both feet up on the kickplate, shoulder width apart, and extend the legs.

3. Keeping one foot in place on the kickplate, cross the ankle of the other leg over the extended leg so that the outside of the ankle rests just above the knee (on the lower thigh). The bent knee should be pointed outward as much as possible and the hip externally rotated. The tibia is perpendicular to the femur.

4. Keep the hips square and the back flat to maintain a lordotic curve.

5. Gradually bend the extended leg until a stretch is felt.

6. Hold for 5-10 seconds, and return to the starting position. Repeat 5 times.


Adjustment - To limit range add ROM Control. Refer to Section IV. Accessories for further information.

HAMSTRING STRETCH - Refer to PNF Exercises on page 52

SOLEUS STRETCH

1. Set resistance as injury and condition dictate.


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3. Flexing at the hips, draw the knees into the chest.

4. Place one foot (the uninvolved leg) on the upper part of the kickplate. Press back, extending the knee.

5. Place the other foot toward the bottom edge of the kickplate. This leg will be stretched.

6. The feet should be shoulder width apart and approximately one shoe length between the heel of the upper foot and the toes of the bottom foot.

7. Bending both knees, slowly return toward the kickplate until a stretch is felt in the soleus of the lower leg. The gastrocnemius should be in a relaxed condition.

8. Hold for 30-40 seconds and repeat 3 times.


STRENGTHENING

QUAD STRENGTHENING (BILATERAL)


2. Place your feet on the kickplate, parallel and shoulder width apart, flexing 90 degrees at the hip, knee, and ankle.

3. Press back on the kickplate, extending the knees. Do not snap the knees into hyperextension.

4. As strength and condition improve, gradually increase the degree of initial flexion by lowering the position of the feet on the kickplate and/or by positioning the body on the carriage closer to the kickplate. When one side is significantly weaker than the other, the stronger leg may compensate until the weaker side improves.

Variation - Progress on to unilateral squats.

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Variation - Squats with feet turned out - This exercise is designed to working the adductors.

1. Place each foot on the outside edge of the kickplate. Externally rotating from the hips, and tucking the buttox under, turn the feet outward. The entire foot should remain in contact with the kickplate.

2. The degree to which the feet may be safely turned outward is related to the patient’s ability to keep the knee in line with the foot and the height at which the feet are placed on the kickplate.

TOE RAISES

1. Place the feet on the upper area of the kickplate and fully extend the legs.

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2. Walk the feet down the kickplate until the balls of the feet are parallel, shoulder width apart, and the heels are hanging unsupported beneath the bottom edge of the kickplate. Ankles are neutral and relaxed with the weight equally supported by both feet.

3. Raise up on the toes of both feet.

4. Lower heels to starting position.

5. Complete 3 sets of 10 reps with a 30 second rest in between each set.


Variation - Increase the shifting of weight from one side to the other until using just one leg.

Variation - Combine both toe raises and heel cord stretch to form a complete range of motion.

SIDE LAYING SQUAT

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1. Lie on either side of the body on the carriage.

2. Place the upper foot against the kickplate with foot parallel to the floor. (Rotation of the foot clockwise or counter clockwise will involve different muscle groups.)

3. Press with the upper foot keeping it securely on the kickplate.

4. This exercise may be accomplished without leaving the kickplate.


VASTUS MEDIALIS (VMO)

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THIS EXERCISE MAY BE HARMFUL IF DONE WITH TOO GREAT OF RESISTANCE OR

INTENSITY. DO NOT USE THIS EXERCISE DURING PLYOMETRICS!

1. Place one foot on the foot rest with the knee vertically oriented above the foot.


3. Place the other foot on the kickplate in the upper corner such that the foot is internally rotated. (This requires the leg to be almost crossed at the knees and the internally rotated foot to be above and outboard of the knee of the uninvolved leg.)


FORWARD BILATERAL HIP EXTENSION

This is good for working the gluteus maximus and hamstrings while requiring body stabilization and balance.

1. Kneel on the carriage facing the kickplate while keeping the back straight, arms outstretched, and elbows locked.

2. Propel the carriage by opening the angle at the hips. Keep back aligned and straight above the waist.

3. Exercise in a slow controlled manner.


FORWARD STANDING BILATERAL HIP EXTENSION

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1. Set resistance as injury and condition dictate. The fewer bands, the more difficult this exercise is to do.

2. While standing on the carriage lean forward and position yourself on the top edge of the kickplate.

3. Bend at the waist, maintain flat back, propel the carriage slowly towards the head end of the machine.

4. Now using a slow deliberate stroke allow the carriage to move toward the kickplate thus tightening the hamstrings.

5. Again slowly reverse the carriage movement toward the head end and begin the extension of the body against the resistance of the elasticords.

REVERSE UNILATERAL HIP THRUST

This exercise aids in balance and pelvic stabilization. Builds kinesthetic awareness and strengthens the pelvic structure while working the quads, gluteus, abdominals, and lower back.

1. Kneel on carriage with hands below shoulders and one knee resting on the carriage.

2. With hips parallel to backrest. Place the other leg on kickplate in line with the body and fully extend.

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Variation - Add Proprioceptive Disk to aid in balance, core strengthening, and pelvic stabilization. Refer to Section IV. Accessories for further information.

REVERSE BILATERAL HIP THRUST USING A LARGE EXERCISE BALL


2. Kneel on the carriage facing away from the kickplate.

3. Place a large exercise ball on the carriage.

4. Position pelvis and chest on ball using your arms and hips as stabilizers.

5. Raise up on toes, bend knees, place both feet on the kickplate one at a time.

6. Begin performing bilateral squats while maintaining balance on the ball.

PELVIC LIFT AND THRUST

1. While on your back place one foot on the footrest and the other on the kickplate.

2. Press down on handles with arms, lift pelvis, and extend leg.

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Variation - Add second leg. Maintain pelvic stability.

Variation - Add Wobble Board or Proprioceptive Disk

1. Attach Wobble Board to Kickplate. Refer to Section IV. Accessories for further information.

2. Place both feet on the Wobble Board.

3. Alternate pressure in a stepping motion keeping feet in contact with the Wobble

Board or disk.

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UPPER BODY PRESS


2. Sit on carriage facing the kickplate with feet off the floor.

3. Press off of the kickplate with both hands.

Variation - Shoulder Stabilization

An excellent closed chain proprioception exercise is done by placing a 5 to 6” ball between the hand and the kickplate.


2. Place both hands on a proprioceptive disk or ball and maintain shoulder and wrist stability through the press.

Variation - Unilateral

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PROTRACTION RETRACTION ON THE KICKPLATE




4. Place hands in line with shoulders.

5. Press with both hands.

6. Alternate between protracting and retracting shoulder blades against resistance.

Adjustment - Add Back Support Belt - Refer to Section IV. Accessories for further information.

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Variation - Unilateral Press

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PNF EXERCISES

The PNF Pulley System allows the patient to incorporate PNF stretching into an exercise or rehabilitation protocol. By using the handles attached the direction of force may be controlled. The resistance is controlled by the number of elasticords attached. Apply proper pelvic stabilization and lordotic curve for all of the following applications.

CROSS CRAWL

You can aid in establishing communication between the left and right side of the brain using the cross crawl drill.


2. Place one foot on kickplate.

3. Grasp PNF handle with opposite arm. (Adjust PNF rope length to appropriate extension.)

4. Press off kickplate with foot and pull with opposite arm towards body.

Variation

1. Jump off the kickplate with the right foot and pull down with the left arm.

2. Alternate by jumping with the left foot and pull with the right arm.


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Adjustments - Use Foot Supports to support feet against the kickplate and Adjustable

Backrest to desired height for patient comfort. Refer to Section IV. Accessories for further information.

HAMSTRING STRETCH

1. Set resistance as injury and condition dictate. Approximately 2-5 Elasticords.

2. Position the kickplate close to the carriage. The more flexible the patient, the closer the kickplate will be placed.

3. Place and fully extend one leg on the kickplate.

4. Place the opposite involved foot in the stirrup with knee bent.

5. Raise the right foot toward the ceiling so that the knee is extended and the leg is straight.

6. Using the fine adjustment on the PNF rope, adjust patients leg to just before the patient begins to feel the stretch.

7. To control the stretch bend the uninvolved leg moving carriage toward the kickplate beginning the stretch.


9. Hold for 10-15 seconds and release. Repeat 5 times on each leg.

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Variation - Control the stretch by gently pulling down on the handle that is attached to the stirrup.

Contract-Relax Technique: Push, by contraction, the antagonist (muscle that will be stretched) isotonically against the resistance of the therapist. The patient then relaxes the antagonist muscle while the therapist moves the limb passively through as much range as possible to the point where limitation is again felt. Alternatively, set the resistance, or engage the ROM Control, so the carriage won’t move. When the patient lowers or raises their leg, they contract or relax the hamstring.

HIP ROTATION


2. Keeping one foot on the footrest, attach foot stirrup to other foot.

3. Extend leg towards ceiling with knee locked but not hyperextended.

4. Rotate leg out, around, and back to starting position.

Variation - Place both feet into the stirrups. Set resistance. Rotate both legs externally then up back together then down.

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UPPER BODY PNF PROTOCOLS

THE PEC FLY



3. Outstretched to the sides, bring the arms straight forward, then bring arms slowly to the chest.

4. Reverse the pattern.

Variation - Face the head end of the machine.

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ROWING EXERCISES

This exercise is good for scapular retraction and upper body stabilization.

1. Set resistance as injury and condition dictate. Approximately 1 to 3 elasticords.

2. Straddle the carriage facing the head end of the machine keeping feet off the floor.

3. Adjust the pulleys on the towers to provide the proper angle.

4. Grasp handles with palms facing down.

5. Pull towards chest maintain proper form.

Variation - Attach the two cords together using the carabiner as a connector thereby bringing the load to a single point. This exercise will require a scapular retraction.

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TRICEP PULL


2. Straddle the carriage facing the head end of the machine keeping feet off the floor.

3. Adjust the pulleys on the towers to provide the proper angle.

4. Grasp handles with palms facing down.

5. Pull hands down to sides.

Adjustments - Have patient sit on proprioception disk. This provides a pulsating force on the spine.

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UNSUPPORTED STANDING EXERCISES

A series of standing exercises may be accomplished using the upper extremity towers and the foot stirrups or handles. Set the resistance as injury dictates and place the stirrup around the knee. By orienting the body in various positions a full range of muscles may be exercised.

HIP EXTENSION

Primary muscles: gluteus maximus and hamstrings. Flexing the knee isolates the gluteus maximus.

HIP FLEXION

Primary muscles: psoas major, iliacus, and the secondary muscles are the rectus femoris, sartorius, pectineus, tensor fascia lata, adductor longus and brevis.

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HIP ADDUCTION AND ABDUCTION

Primary muscles: gluteus medius, and the secondary muscles are the tensor fascia lata, gluteus medius and maximus.

STANDING SHOULDER EXERCISES

A series of shoulder exercises may be accomplished using the upper extremity towers and the handles. Set the resistance as injury dictates and grasp the handle. By orienting the body in various positions a full range of shoulder and arm muscles may be exercised.

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PLYOMETRICS

When performing plyometrics on the Shuttle 2000-1 the patient should lock the handle on the kickplate frame and hold onto the carriage handles. The following plyometric exercises are to be executed with maximum effort while avoiding jarring and unnecessary impact with the rebound system located at both the upper and lower ends of the tracks. It is imperative that the necessary resistance of the elasticords is initially set to minimize the stress of impact to the shoulders at the head end of the stroke. Conversely, the stress of impact at the foot of the stroke should be absorbed by the active leg(s) and not by the rebound system. This is accomplished through controlled contact with the kickplate as the patient returns to the bottom of the stroke. Normal muscle recruitment time is about 120 milliseconds . This can be decreased to about 85 milliseconds as a result of plyometric training.

CAUTION: If you do too much it can lead to muscle injury or tendonitis. If you have any discomfort two hours after training you have done too much. Decrease the intensity of your next session.

DO NOT OVER FATIGUE THE MUSCLE.

REST APPROPRIATELY BETWEEN SETS.

REST AT LEAST ONE DAY BETWEEN PLYOMETRIC SESSIONS.

BE CAREFUL IF PATIENT IS OVERWEIGHT.

BILATERAL OR UNILATERAL PLYOMETRICS

1. Set resistance as injury and condition dictate. Maximum of 12” of travel when jumping.

2. Position both feet on the kickplate, parallel and shoulder width apart. The height of the feet on the kickplate will depend on the desired degree of ankle and knee flexion, and the relationship between the hips and feet.

3. Grasp handles for stability.


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5. Jump upward, extending fully at the hips and straightening the legs. Keep the back flat and head in a relaxed position on the headrest.

6. Upon return to the kickplate, bend the knees slightly so that they are not straight when the feet make contact with the kickplate.

7. Immediately jump off the kickplate without further bending the knees.

8. Perform 6 to 8 jumps of maximal effort, rest 45 seconds, and repeat for 5 sets.

Variation - Unilateral - Perform jumps with one leg while resting the other on the footrest or pulled into the chest.

OVERSPEED PLYOMETRICS

In conventional vertical plyometrics, the athlete may land with two to three times his/her body weight, thus requiring additional time for the body to decelerate in order to prepare to jump again. Strength also becomes an issue. However, since plyometrics is utilized to train the neuromuscular system to respond more quickly to ground impact, use of the

Shuttle 2000-1 can be focused on muscle recruitment and firing instead of strength. By reducing the weight of the body at impact, reaction to ground contact can be increased since the body does not have to take so much time to slow itself down.

IMPROVING SPEED

The combination of alternating feet and decreasing foot contact time on the kickplate while equally involving the hips, knees, and ankles in a kinetic chain can be important

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factors in improving speed.


2. Perform high speed running drills on the kickplate. (gradually decreasing contact time on the kickplate)

3. Bring the knees right up to the chest.


5. The carriage should virtually remain in place while the workout is performed.

CALF PLYOMETRICS

This exercise isolates the gastrocnemius (calf) and reduces the involvement of the quadriceps.


2. Place feet parallel on the kickplate, shoulder width apart.

3. Extend the legs, keeping the knees soft, but not stiff or locked.

4. Push off the kickplate with the toes, using the foot and ankle.

5. When the feet return to the kickplate, the feet should be flat.

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UPPER BODY PLYOMETRICS

1. Attach 1 to 3 elasticords.

2. Use arms to propel and stop the carriage while keeping the feet off the floor.

3. Keep elbows slightly bent to absorb load when landing.

Variation - Hand Positioning - As with the feet, a variety of hand positions are possible when propelling off and landing on the kickplate.

Adjustments - Add Back Support - Refer to Section IV. Accessories for further information.

AGILITY TRAINING

Excellent for injury prevention by virtue of unilateral jump training with random eccentric loading helps train the patient to handle emergency conditions.

1. Mark with tape or chalk, five or six locations on the kickplate. a. Take a look at the Color Kickplate. Part #2450

2. Jump away from the kickplate and select a landing target as you descend toward the kickplate. Land on one leg each time reversing the resting leg up toward the chest.

3. Select a different target on each jump. This will help train your proprioceptive skills, strengthen, and speed up the response of the lateral support muscles of the leg.

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SKI JUMP TRAINING

This exercise will simulate a vigorous downhill mogul training program building dynamic strength and endurance.

1. Start this exercise at low resistance and gradually work up to near body weight over a period of sessions.

2. Place feet parallel on the kickplate, shoulder width apart. Turn both feet to the left.

3. Put more weight on the left foot than the right, jump and rotate the feet to the right.

Keep the knees in alignment with the feet.

4. Upon impact with the kickplate, jump off putting more weight on the right foot more than the left.

Variation: While laying supine with legs in a flexed position on the kickplate, have an assistant push the carriage or handles toward the kickplate with varying loads in a random pattern.

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VIII. MAINTENANCE

Your Shuttle 2000-1 is a high quality rehabilitation and exercise machine and it will function reliably and efficiently for many years. However, some basic maintenance is necessary to keep it in peak operating condition. The Shuttle will exhibit performance irregularities which indicate a need for specific maintenance procedures. Below is a list of these irregularities and the methods of returning it to normal operation through step by step instructions.

Inspect Elasticords

1. Dry Elasticords - Lubrication is suggested every 6 months. A well maintained elasticord should last 3 to 5 years.

2. Sagging or Weak Elasticords resulting from standard use and elasticords being hooked up for long periods of time when not in use - If the elasticords feel like they are not providing enough resistance replace them.

Part #2011 - SILICONE GEL - 5.3 oz tube

Part #2407 - SET OF 8 ELASTICORDS - 12.5# LOAD

Part #2419 - ELASTICORD - 12.5# LOAD

Part #2419A - LIGHT RESISTANCE ELASTICORD (Set of 2)

Lubricate Elasticords

1. Have an assistant lay on the Carriage and press with one band attached at a time.

2. Apply Shuttle Systems Silicone Gel with a glove.


Remove Carriage

1. Disengage rebound plate under the carriage. a. Twist silver plate about 45 ° until it pops up into the carriage. b. This should allow the carriage to clear the two rubber stops on rail frame.

2. Remove carriage from rails with an assistant, turn over for maintenance.

Replace Elasticords

1. With carriage turned over, replace one elasticord at a time for proper alignment.

2. Pop the head end of elasticord from the anchor slot and pull out of carriage.

3. Feed new elasticord through carriage and attach by stretching and rolling the end into the anchor slot.

Part #2407 - SET OF 8 ELASTICORDS - 12.5# LOAD

Part #2419 - ELASTICORD - 12.5# LOAD

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Check Rebound Elastic

1. Replace if cracked or broken.

2. Lubricate with Silicone Gel.

Part #2417 - REBOUND ELASTIC - with hardware


Check Rebound standoff bumpers

1. Replace rubber covers if worn.

Part #2418 - REBOUND STANDOFF HARDWARE

Clean inside surfaces of rails

1. Use rag and spray cleaner to remove any dust and debris. WD-40 will cut most dust & dirt lumps that build up in the rails.

Check all wheels for wobble and lubricate bearings

1. If loose tighten with ½” wrench and allen wrench to snug, then back off ¼ turn.

2. Lubricate each wheel bearing with one drop of Tri-Flow

®

.

Install Carriage

1. With an assistant, slide carriage into rails.

2. Reach under the carriage, pull down, then rotate the rebound plate back to its original transverse position. This is very important because it engages the rebound system.

3. Lubricate rebound contact surfaces with silicone gel.

4. Push the carriage back and forth a few times to check that it stops at both ends of the rails and is smooth.

Check Kickplate cover for wear

1. To replace, remove damaged cover and apply new cover.

Part #2436 - KICKPLATE COVER REPLACEMENT

Part #2450 - DIVIDED COLOR KICKPLATE

Check Kickplate frame for wobble

1. If the frame wobbles remove kickplate frame from rails and tighten all bolts. a. 4 tightening points - Two handles lock the kickplate to the rail and two torque handles lock the plates against the rail.

2. When you lock all of them down, test to make sure the kickplate is secure.

3. The plate that secures the kickplate must be on the outside of the rail, sometimes it will be slid inside the rail, if that happens it will prevent you from locking it down.

Part #2406 T-HANDLE - 5/16"

Check t-knob and torque handle on kickplate

1. Use t-knob to set kickplate height.

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2. Use torque handle to secure the kickplate to the frame.

Part #2405 - KICKPLATE TORQUE HANDLE - 5/16"

Part #2406 - T-HANDLE - 5/16"

Lubricate Black Slide Bars on Kickplate Frame

1. Loosen all knobs and pull kickplate frame to expose black slide bars.

2. Lubricate top and bottom of black slide bars with Tri-Flow ® .

Check Backrest Velcro

®

1. Replace Backrest if Velcro ® won't hold headrest securely.

2. Tools Required: Large phillips screwdriver.

Part #2445-B - BACKREST UPHOLSTERY

Check Carriage Seat for wobble

1. If seat is loose tighten screws from under carriage.

Part #2444-B - SEAT UPHOLSTERY

Check Carriage Handle foam for cracks

1. Replace if worn.

Part #2434 - LATERAL HANDLE with FOAM COVER (Each)

Check Headrest for cracks

1. Replace if damaged.

Part #2439 - UNIVERSAL HEADREST

Part #2439A UNIVERSAL HEADREST COVER ONLY

Check Towers for wobble (Clinical Plus and Deluxe models only) a. Tighten all mounting bolts at end of frame on the cross brace and bolts at base of towers. Refer to Assembly Step 4 to 5 b. Each tower should have two pulleys, one rope, handle and foot basket. c. Secure ropes to carriage. Refer to Assembly Step 6

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