Now at Optimum Movement Centre the only authorised and accredited MedX Medical Machines available in Australia. With decades of success these machines are proven to objectively Test, Restore and Evaluate Spine Function.
"MedX Medical Machines provide the first and most important step in reducing or eliminating pain while restoring spine function and independence"
Wayne Brewer MedX authority.
Medical research shows that the majority of patients with chronic spinal pain are significantly “deconditioned”. Weakness of the musculature of the spine can lead to many conditions such as herniated discs, facet syndrome, and degenerative joint disease. A strong spine provides a strong foundation that allows for healthy spaces between the vertebrae, which helps prevent spinal compression.
To provide lasting relief from chronic neck and back pain, the spinal structures and supporting tissue must be actively reconditioned through isolated strengthening exercise. Until MedX developed the Lumbar Extension restraint system, there was never an effective way to isolate and strengthen the muscles of the spine.
The goals of the MedX program include:
- Decrease pain levels
- Restore spinal function
- Improve quality of life and independence
- Decrease the need for on-going spinal care
The Medx Lumbar Extension Machine can provide resistance over a full range of isolated lumbar motion (72 degrees), or over a selected limited range. In exercise mode, a compound weight stack provides from 10 to 400 foot pounds in increments of one foot pound.
Isometric testing may occur every 3 degrees within the patient’s range of motion. During the test, the software plots a strength curve that allows a comparison of the patient’s strength and range of motion to age and gender matched norms. Its also has the ability to detect a lack of reasonable effort by the patient. Various reports can be generated for individual patients and selected patients groups or categories for outcome tracking purpose.
Accuracy and reliability of testing is addressed by the machine’s ability to factor out the torque of both torso and mass and stored energy. Torso mass is eliminated via an adjustable counterweight. Stored energy (tissue compression and/or joint elasticity) can be assessed and factored out each angle tested.
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* information taken from the official medxonline.net website