Care center
Meet Egon
Margrethelund Care Center houses 80 residents with 24 rooms for temporary residents who just need support and rehabilitation for a limited period. Egon has moved into one of the temporary resident rooms after a falling accident causing him a hip fracture. After his fall Egon has needs rehabilitation, but the plan is for Egon to return fully to living in his own home.
Gradually increase the height
At Egon’s apartment there is a staircase, so it is important that Egon performs exercises training him to walk safely on the stairs. He has been living at Margrethelund Care Center for two weeks, and he is halfway through his rehabilitation plan now. The physiotherapist Helene explains that the rehabilitation plan begins with StairTrainer adjusted with a low setting on the step height, and then they gradually increase the height of the steps as the rehabilitation progresses.
- Helene, Physiotherapist
Needs support
Egon needs support from a walking cane in his everyday life, so Egon and Helene practice to only use his left hand on the rail when he’s walking on the StairTrainer. This way they simulate the reality when Egon goes home and has to walk on stairs with a cane.
Portable aid
Helene uses the StairTrainer daily in her work with rehabilitation of residents. She highlights the mobility and flexibility of StairTrainer as great advantages in her work. StairTrainer is easily moved by just one person, and it can be adjusted to meet the needs of the individual.
- Helene, Physiotherapist
Lifting
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StairTrainer
StairTrainer is a rehabilitation and training aid. If you have an injury it is important to commence your rehabilitation quickly, to give yourself the most chance of regaining as much of your prior mobility and fitness as possible. StairTrainer is a mobile, fully adjustable staircase that is used to support patients in rehabilitation as they learn to use stairs again.