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HORIZONTAL FOOTBAR ADJUSTMENTS ON THE
INFINITY FOOTBAR®
The Infinity Footbar includes 32 horizontal adjustments to fit
users of virtually any height, including children. It also allows the
footbar to move above the shoulder rests creating an entirely new
set of exercises.
To move the footbar, pull both large knobs out of the holes in the
lateral tracks of the Infinity and move footbar forward or back
to desired hole. Release the knobs and wiggle the bar until both
sides are fully seated.
Please note that the footbar is moved by pulling both knobs at
the same time.
Hole 1 is closest to the foot-end of the reformer and creates the
longest distance between the shoulder rests and the footbar. It is
used for taller users (over 5' 9") or users with limited knee and hip
flexion.
Hole 2 is for users between 5'5" and 5'9"
Hole 3 is ffor users between 5'and 5'5"
Hole 4 is used for shorter users (under 5') or where increased
knee and hip flexion is desired.
The heights given here are recommended suggestions. The
footbar adjustment should allow the user to have slightly less
than 90° of hip flexion when the carriage is all the way in for leg
and footwork.
Standard footbar/springbar The standard springbar is not
adjustable for clients of different heights.
FOOTBAR ADJUSTMENTS FOR REVO AND STANDARD
FOOTBARS
Revo Footbar/Springbar To adjust the footbar, place the support
bar in one of the 3 grooves in the block at the footbar end of the
Reformer, or take the support bar out of the grooves and lay it on
the frame of the carriage for the no bar position.
Standard Footbar To adjust the footbar place the long or short
support bar in the springbar notch closest to the footbar end of
the Reformer, or take the support bar out of the notch and lay it
on the frame of the carriage for the no bar position.
High Bar The high bar position shortens the space between the
shoulder rests and the footbar. This position is used for foot and
legwork with shorter users, and with users who have difficulty
keeping their back placement due to increased lumbar lordosis
or a tight back. For the Revo footbar/springbar, place the support
bar into the highest groove of the springbar block. For the
Standard footbar/springbar, use the long support bar.
Middle Bar The middle bar position lengthens the space between
the shoulder rests and the footbar. This decreases the flexion of
the knees in foot and legwork and places the torso in a neutral
standing position. For the Revo footbar place the support bar
into the middle groove of the springbar block. For the Standard
footbar use the short support bar.
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Low Bar The low bar position increases the space between the
shoulder rests and the footbar to its maximum length. This
decreases the flexion of the knees in foot and legwork, decreases
the flexion of the torso and hips in elephant and can be useful
for taller or more flexible users. For the Revo footbar place the
support bar into the lowest groove of the springbar block. There
is no low position for the Standard footbar
No Bar – Take the support bar out of the grooves or the notch
and place the footbar and the support bar down on the frame
of the Reformer. This position is used to move the bar out of the
way for standing exercises and for exercises where the user is
lying on the box.
FOOTBAR ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE INFINITY FOOTBAR
To adjust the footbar vertically squeeze both levers on the sides
of the footbar uprights until pins come out of both holes. Move
footbar to the desired height and release the levers so both pins
fully engage the new holes.
Please note that the footbar is moved by squeezing both of the
levers at the same time.
High Bar – Squeeze levers until pins are free of the holes and
move footbar so pins line up with the highest (first) position
on the footbar plate. Release levers making sure the pins fully
engage both holes. This position makes the space between
the shoulder rests and the foot bar shorter. This increases knee
flexion in foot and legwork, increases flexion of the torso and hips
in elephant and can be useful for shorter users in kneeling work.
This position is used for foot and legwork with shorter users and
with users who have a hard time keeping their back placement
due to increased lumbar lordosis or a tight back.
Middle Bar – Squeeze levers until pins are free of the holes and
move footbar so pins line up with the second hole from the
top position on the footbar plate. Release levers making sure
pins fully engage both holes. This position makes the space
between the shoulder rests and the foot bar longer than the high
bar position. This decreases knee flexion in foot and legwork,
decreases flexion of the torso and hips in elephant and can be
useful for taller users. This position is considered the standard for
foot and leg work in most schools.
Low Bar – Squeeze levers until pins are free of the holes and
move footbar so pins line up with the third hole from the top
position on the footbar plate. Release levers making sure pins
fully engage both holes. The low bar position puts the space
between the shoulder rests and the foot bar at maximum length.
This decreases knee flexion in foot and legwork, decreases flexion
of the torso and hips in elephant and can be useful for taller
users.
No Bar – Squeeze levers until pins are free of the holes and move
footbar so pins line up with the bottom hole position on the
footbar adjustment. Release levers making sure pins fully engage
both holes. This position is used to move the bar out of the way
for standing exercises and for exercises where the user is lying on
a box.