Balanced Body Clinical Reformer Manual De Instrucciones página 2

IMPORTANT:
This manual is intended for medical and fitness professionals, or persons with experience in the use of this equipment. If there is a
question regarding appropriateness of a particular movement, please consult a licensed health professional.
Safety Note: Warning – The Balanced Body Clinical Reformer® contains flammable materials, please keep out of direct heat
INTRODUCTION
The Clinical Reformer® is the most versatile piece of Pilates equipment available today. Consisting of a wooden frame, a movable
carriage, a footbar, springs and adjustable ropes, exercise pioneer and inventor Joseph Pilates created a machine that addresses
virtually every part of the body.
Various spring strengths provide resistance and support while the user pushes on the footbar, pulls on ropes, and sits or stands on
the carriage. Exercises vary from simple isolated movements of the arms and legs to complex exercises involving the whole body. The
exercises provide a challenging full-body workout for anyone - from a sedentary office worker to an elite athlete to users with injuries.
Users will finish a session feeling refreshed and energized without the usual soreness and fatigue that often accompany a workout.
Balanced Body's Clinical Reformer is the #1 choice of leading hospitals, clinics, universities and private practitioners worldwide. For
more than two decades, we have worked with rehabilitation specialists to develop a versatile, practical and safe piece of rehabilitation
equipment . With 31 horizontal and 4 vertical positions, the Clinical Reformer accommodates people of virtually all heights, including
children. In addition, the versatility of the Infinity footbar opens the door to a whole new realm of exercise and treatment possibilities.
FEATURES OF THE BALANCED BODY CLINICAL
REFORMER® WITH INFINITY FOOTBAR
Headrest
The headrest is used to optimally support the users head, neck
and shoulder placement while lying on the back. To determine
the best position, the ears should be in line with the center of the
shoulder and the line of the jaw should be perpendicular to the
carriage.
To adjust headrest position, loosen the knob underneath the
headrest, slide it into one of the four slots to adjust the height
and retighten bolt.
Low – The headrest is in the lowest slot and the headrest is lower
than the level of the carriage.
Flat – The headrest is in the second slot from the bottom and
the headrest is level with the carriage.
Safety Note: The flat headrest position is used for exercises
where users will be rolling up on to their shoulders. A flat
headrest will keep the user from over-flexing the cervical spine
and injuring the neck.
Medium – The headrest is in the third slot from the bottom and
it is elevated above the carriage. Used for users who need their
heads slightly forward for correct alignment and comfort.
High – The headrest is in the top slot. Used for users with a
forward head or a deep rib cage to facilitate correct alignment.
Shoulder Rest Adjustments
The shoulder rests on the Clinical Reformer can be adjusted
laterally to accommodate wide or narrow shoulders. To remove
the shoulder rests, turn the post counter-clockwise 1-2 turns and
gently slide the shoulder rests towares the carriage, then lift them
up and out.
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Narrow Shoulders – Take one shoulder rest and set posts directly
over keyhole notches in the metal plate. If the posts fit into the
notches and completely cover the metal plate, it is set for narrow
shoulders.
Wide Shoulders – Take one shoulder rest and set posts directly
over keyhole notches in the metal plate. If the posts fit in the
notches and a strip of the metal plate is exposed toward the
headrest, it is set for wider shoulders.
Horizontal Footbar Adjustments on the Infinity Footbar
The Clinical Reformer with the Infinity Footbar includes 31
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 for users between 5' and 5'5"
Hole 4 is the point farthest from the footbar end of the reformer.
It 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.