The Symetricon Unit

The Symetricon Unit

The Symetricon Unit is capable of moving all joints through their complete range of motion at any desired speed and frequency of repetition. This system has the unique ability to move each joint individually, to move groups of joints together, and/or all joints simultaneously. This is accomplished solely by the unit, eliminating the necessity of the one on one treatment modality of classic physical therapy. This characteristic of the Symetricon Unit allows for a reduction in personnel, which in turn reduces the cost to the patient. Each patient is individually evaluated to determine their capabilities. The unit is then adjusted to the clients? tolerance. The actual movement is performed by the unit to the specifications set by the therapist. This therapy creates such relaxation that many individuals are able to sleep during their treatment.

This passive exercise program has been found by numerous studies, conducted over the last twenty years, to be significantly corrective for those with muscle debilitating conditions. By possibly moving all muscle groups, the Symetricon Unit causes the patients remaining muscle to act as an auxiliary muscle pump (such as occurs in healthy, mobile people). All of this is accomplished without causing the weakened muscle to perform any work. Passive motion improves the sluggish circulation characteristically found in sedentary people, such as stroke patients. The benefits of this passive exercise program include stress reduction, tension relief, good feeling reactions, cardiovascular conditions with favorable pulse and blood pressure changes, and a mild diuretic effect. The Symetricon Unit also improves the altered gastrointestinal mobility of the sedentary patient, which in turn gives better bowel function. Significant improvements in anxiety, mood, depressive reactions, and sleep patterns are frequently observed. In addition, blood samples show positive changes in high density lipid blood levels; comparable with those occurring in well conditioned athletes. Restated: one sees specific, as well as general improvements, in well being and in bodily functions.

The Symetricon Unit was specifically designed to accommodate individuals who cannot, will not, or are physically unable to participate in active exercise. People such as post polio patients, muscular dystrophy patients, multiple sclerosis patients, stroke victims, and traumatic accident victims are among those unable to exercise effectively in any other manner. Every expert in the health field states: "exercise is the key to health and well being." Without exercise, the human body wastes away.

The Symetricon Unit, with its variable speeds and adjustable cycles, performs exceptionally well in stretching and tension release in people. It is also effective in stress reduction, relaxation, and in individuals unable to exercise in the usual manner. It gives unusually beneficial results for those with tension headaches. The faster cycles are ideal for individuals capable and desirous of participating in a more vigorous general health program, in improving the tone of the muscles, and in cardiovascular conditioning. Active exercise may be obtained by isometric resistance to the motion of the machine thereby converting the passive motion of the unit to an active, muscle building experience.

Individuals having had a stroke tend to give up and become inactive. Inactivity is no different than one step forward and two steps backward. The Symetricon Unit alleviates the results that inactivity causes. Chronic joint pain from inactivity is diminished and frequently eliminated. Another example is the arthritic patient unable to movie his joints due to the pain generated by active motion. He responds well to the passive motion of the Symetricon Unit. Passive motion does not generate pain in arthritic people or in those with the overuse syndrome that active motion and exercise causes.

To obtain optimal results, this passive exercise program requires treatments for two to five sessions per week. Sessions are generally one half hour per treatment. Usual time frame is three times per week. After the initial instruction and familiarization, little disturbance of the routine is required. Assistance is necessary at the start of the treatment when cycles are set and to aid the patient in exiting the unit. No special clothing, showering, or particular preparation is required, just a pair of socks. This program is usable by all ages; from the physically fit to the infirm. Movement is the key to maintaining what functional muscles individuals have left. Active exercise can lead to the overuse syndrome, which will eventually destroy what little normal muscle remains in some people. Passive motion maintains and improves the remaining functional muscle. The pliable movement of the joint, improvement in the patient?s circulation, and the prevention and treatment of frozen joint syndrome are just some of the dramatic improvements seen when people utilize the Symetricon Unit.

When all capabilities are considered, the Symetricon Unit is like a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day to those individuals with muscle debilitating conditions. If all this sounds too good to be true, we offer you the opportunity to evaluate Symetricon Unit yourself. We ask you to enjoy a complimentary treatment. It will then be possible for you to evaluate what the Symetricon Unit is capable of doing. As you benefit your muscles and joints, you too will become a believer in the Symetricon Unit, just as thousands before have done.