Tai-Chi Wheel

Tai-Chi Wheel

Type: Relaxing

Function: Development and strengthening of upper limb muscles, improvement of flexibility and activity of arm and shoulder joints, wrists, elbows and collar bones. Suitable for rehabilitation purposes.

Note: Maximum allowed weight of a user is 120 kg. The area of 2 meters from the user/machine must stay clear during the workout.

EXERCISE 3a

Description of exercise

The exerciser grips the handle with one hand and turns the gymnastic instrument.

Instructions

  • This exercise, using both the left and right hands
  • Aim for 2 sets of 12-15 repetitions

Suitable for:

Mobility Impairments:

  1. Paralysis (e.g., paraplegia, quadriplegia)
  2. Cerebral Palsy Muscular Dystrophy
  3. Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  4. Amputations

Orthopedic Conditions:

  1. Arthritis (Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis)
  2. Joint or Bone Injuries (e.g., fractures, dislocations)
  3. Scoliosis

Neuromuscular Disorders:

  1. Parkinson’s Disease
  2. Stroke Survivors
  3. Peripheral Neuropathy

Chronic Pain Conditions:

  1. Chronic Back Pain: Long-term pain in the back due to injury, degenerative disc disease, or other spinal conditions.

Respiratory and Cardiovascular Conditions:

  1. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  2. Congenital Heart Defects
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EXERCISE 3b

Description of exercise

The exerciser grips the handles with both hands and turns the gymnastic instrument. The first rotation is done in one direction, while the second rotation is performed in the opposite direction.

Instructions

Aim for 2 sets of 12-15 repetitions

Suitable for:

Mobility Impairments:

  1. Cerebral Palsy Muscular Dystrophy
  2. Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  3. Amputations

Orthopedic Conditions:

  1. Arthritis (Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis)
  2. Joint or Bone Injuries (e.g., fractures, dislocations)
  3. Scoliosis

Neuromuscular Disorders:

  1. Parkinson’s Disease
  2. Stroke Survivors
  3. Peripheral Neuropathy

Chronic Pain Conditions:

  1. Chronic Back Pain: Long-term pain in the back due to injury, degenerative disc disease, or other spinal conditions.

Respiratory and Cardiovascular Conditions:

  1. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  2. Congenital Heart Defects
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EXERCISE 3c

Description of exercise

The individual holds the gymnastic instrument with both hands and performs a 90-degree rotational movement, completing one repetition by rotating to the right and another by rotating to the left side.

Instructions

Aim for 3 sets of 12-15 repetitions

Suitable for:

Mobility Impairments:

  1. Cerebral Palsy Muscular Dystrophy
  2. Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  3. Amputations

Orthopedic Conditions:

  1. Arthritis (Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis)
  2. Joint or Bone Injuries (e.g., fractures, dislocations)
  3. Scoliosis

Neuromuscular Disorders:

  1. Parkinson’s Disease
  2. Stroke Survivors
  3. Peripheral Neuropathy

Chronic Pain Conditions:

  1. Chronic Back Pain: Long-term pain in the back due to injury, degenerative disc disease, or other spinal conditions.

Respiratory and Cardiovascular Conditions:

  1. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  2. Congenital Heart Defects
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