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mobility and strength . The machine park is used today by patients with varying diagnoses within out-patient care , for example those with heart conditions , COPD and other lung diseases .
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– A decisive factor regarding the exercise equipment is exactly how the machines can adjust the weights to a margin of 100g , says Brita Eriksson de Franco- Cereceda . The bracelet itself is convenient to put on and most patients manage this themselves ; then the machine takes over .
– It also saves time for our physical therapists , who do not need to adjust the machines manually for each patient and each training programme .
According to both physical therapists and users , the machines are comfortable to use .
– Yes , they suit a large number of people and can be adapted with extra back supports if necessary . Generally speaking , it is easy to use the machines as they are equipped with low steps for people with restricted mobility .
The noise levels at Karolinska University Hospital ' s fitness centre have also dropped . There used to be more clattering when weights were being manually adjusted , while today there are only faint hissing sounds from the compressors that generate compressed air for the machines . in r
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– With a unified activity in sight , Karolinska University Hospital has invested in HUR modules and the aim is that these will be available to many more patients from inpatient as well as outpatient care , comments Brita Eriksson de Franco-Cereceda .
Author : Conny Pedersén Pictures : Karolinska University Hospital