TO G E T H E R F OR A LIFE IN MOTION

Dear readers,

Our slogan “Together for a life in motion” really

expresses our corporate philosophy in a single sentence.
Together with you, we want to make sure that your life
stays full of mobility. Life is movement, it starts with
motion and life without mobility is simply not possible.
Movement is as essential as your daily bread.
Physical and mental well-being is closely linked to daily
mobility. The therapeutic appliances developed by
us are especially designed to restore lost mobility as
easily as possible. Be surprised by what is possible and
become active. We will enter into a joint venture with you:
“We put motion into life.”

Peter Kopf and the medica team


Lack of exercise -
and the consequences Accident
or illness
Reduced
performance
in everyday life

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Danger of
t h ro m b o s i s

Cold legs uc Cramps

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Digestive and urinary
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H y d ra t i o n ( e d e m a ) excretion disorders

Muscle atrophy
C o n t ra c t u re s

Muscle and tendon

shortening

What happens when agility turns into inactivity? accelerates the process. A cycle that has a negative effect on
Expecting mothers delight in feeling their baby’s all things of everyday life (hygiene, dressing, eating, …). It is
movements in the uterus, because they know it means: essential to start in good time to cancel these drastic effects.
the baby is feeling well. Normally developed children and And there are very effective ways of moving without
adolescents have a natural impulse to be active from birth, a great deal of effort.
which makes it almost impossible to keep still for any length
of time. People with a physical disability are frequently
unable to work off that natural need for motion. But
long periods of lack of exercise quickly set off a vicious
circle. Strength and condition suffer and the muscles
begin to become wasted. In case of additional spastic cramps
the tendons and ligaments are shortened, which lead to
contractures and mal-position. The consequence is that
men women and children move less frequently, which only

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 How can I bring more
movement into my life?

Ideal home training.

Better today than tomorrow

If you wish you can start right away! Physicians and thera-
pists have had a positive influence on your general condition
or have possibly restored lost capabilities. At the end of this
intensive clinical therapy phase it is essential to maintain
or even increase the reached “level” at home. It is possi-
ble, and that should be your goal. Physician, physiotherapy,
medicinal therapy and apparatus therapy are a sensible
supplement. Therapeutic targets, such as the avoidance of
contractures can best be achieved e.g. by physiotherapy, but
strength and condition can most easily be increased by daily
apparatus therapy.
4
Success of therapy

by apparatus therapy
without apparatus therapy

4 4
in hospital at home


Therapy without side effects
Active-passive motion trainers such as the THERA-vital can
be used at home as often as you wish and as long as
you feel well. Negative side effects must not be anticipated
if used properly. You stay in your wheelchair/chair, fasten
in your legs and press the green START button – and off
you go. The motor gently and passively moves your legs.
As soon as you wish you can actively participate, even with
low residual muscle strength. You can watch your muscle
activity on the colour monitor – separately for the right
and left leg. Resistance, speed and rotational direction can
be individually adapted to your needs. A highly sensitive
Medication
Social environment
Physician Manual
Apparatus
therapy therapy
anti-spasm function reacts immediately to arising spasm
situations. At the end of the session a training analysis will
show you how much you have done. Permanent therapy
without side effects – you’ll never get tired of that.
Daily THERA training …
4 regulates muscle tone (reduces spasms)
4 promotes strength and condition
4 compensates right-left deficits
4 activities even low residual muscle strength
4 reduces circulatory disturbance
4 keeps the body agile and flexible
4 improves digestion and urine excretion
4 eliminates oedema (water in your legs)
4 increases the performance of your heart
and circulation
4 mobilises the entire metabolism
4 often reduces pain symptoms
4 has a positive effect of mental stability,
well-being and sleep
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The right THERA trainer
for any disability medica – the manufacturer
with the most extensive
We are firmly convinced that only a mobility trainer op- mobility trainers product
timally adapted to the disabilities listed below is able to
achieve positive results. That is why you won’t find more range.
extensive mobility trainer program at any other manufac-
turer. Each THERA trainer can also be adapted to suit your
individual needs by using the range of available accesso- THERA trainers have been developed, tested and approved by all
ries. We would like to introduce to you the most important cost units for the treatment of neurological and neuro-muscular
THERA trainers. From the top-quality professional product disabilities such as:
THERA-vital to the small home trainer THERA-fit plus.

4 Multiple sclerosis (MS)

4 Stroke, hemiplegia
4 Paraplegia, tetraplegia
4 Parkinson’s disease
4 Craniocerebral injuries
4 Muscle disorders
4…

In the meantime, THERA trainers are also highly successfully

used for orthopaedic (e.g. after joint replacements), rheumatic,
cardiological, pulmonary and dialysis patients.

THERA-vital is the professional amongst the power-driven All necessary functions in the highest quality. And according
mobility trainers. Equipped with a colour monitor and to this motto, THERA-live is the best active-passive trainer
versatile bio-feedback display, THERA-vital can be optimally in normal “standard” care. The price-performance ratio is
adapted to your individual requirements. Operation is easy, excellent. We have placed particular importance on ease of
although it offers a large number of therapy options. The operation, a high degree of functionality and robust design.
success of the therapy can be continuously checked and Try THERA-live and be surprised!
documented. THERA-vital meets the highest quality and
safety standards. This makes THERA-vital excellently suit-
able for application in hospitals or at home, but also for
all difficult symptoms. THERA-vital leaves nothing to be
desired!


THERA-fit plus is the smallest of the power-driven mobility
trainers. THERA-fit plus allows you to actively and passively
exercise arms and legs. It is suitable for patients still able
to walk with aids. THERA-fit plus and THERA-fit without
a motor are available for active users. THERA-fit plus is
an inexpensive trainer that lacks nothing as regards
quality and function.
Sport-minded clients of any age enjoy using the THERA-
aktiv without a motor. Your own muscle strength in your
arms is used to passively move your legs. The brake resist-
ance can be individually adapted to the capability of the
user. A good hand bike alternative for winter home
training.
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How much success is possible
with this type of therapy?
A substantial contribution
to independence –
daily THERA training.

Daily THERA training is the ideal addition to the weekly

physiotherapy. The focus of the planned training
is always the user with his individual needs and capa-
bilities. The following examples describe the experiences
made by satisfied THERA customers during their regular
therapy:

Sylvia, 48, Tim, 36,

married, optician,
two children, paraplegic patient L3
housewife
and mother,
MS

“A rolling stone gathers no moss „My personal goal: “Doing

– so I need exercise.”
“After MS was diagnosed as the expla-
nation for my functional failures, the
entire family just suffered from shock
at first. Giving up was never a point of
discussion in this situation. Today I can
influence my cramps using THERA-
live and can make sure I have
warm legs and get enough ex-
ercise. I feel much better!”
things with my friends...”
“I already started training with THERA-
vital during my first rehabilitation
course after being advised to do so by
my therapist. The health insur-
ance company approved a train-
er for me at home. This way I was
able to prevent my leg muscles
from drastically going to waste
– the circulation in my legs has
remained good. That not only
looks better, it also helps against
bedsores.“


 Helmut, 54,
teacher,
stroke
“I’m planning my come-back”
“Two years ago a massive stroke com-
pletely paralysed me. I partly had to
start from scratch again. Being able
to stay in my family environment
did me so much good that I can
actively take part in normal
life again. I was able to
strengthen the muscles in
my arms and legs again
thanks to the symmetrical
training with THERA-vital. In parti-
cular, I was able to target on training
my weaker leg. Now I feel far more
assured when walking. That helps me
with lots of everyday tasks. On the
whole I feel much more agile!”
Karl, 82,
pensioner,
eight grandchildren
“I am fit and agile”
“Although I have suffered from Parkin-
son’s disease for several years, I don’t
want to sit around doing nothing
and feeling useless. Leaps and
bounds are obviously not my
scene, but I‘m fit enough for a
THERA-fit training session every
evening. I watch the news on TV
while I’m training. Afterwards I
feel really good and my move-
ments are smooth. A welcome
side effect is that I can go to
the toilet after training and also sleep
better at night.”
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Mobility trainer with colour monitor:
the best in its class.
An active-passive trainer has rarely received so much praise
from its users as the new THERA-vital with its colour monitor.
THERA-vital, as the first trainer in the premium class, has a
large colour monitor (we did ask ourselves who today would
buy a TV or mobile phone with a black and white screen).
Apart from the colour monitor, surely the ease of operation
with the START/STOP traffic light switch is one of the reasons
why THERA-vital is the best trainer in its class today.
At a glance
The monitor is the interface between man and machine. This
is why the media developers have placed so much impor-
tance on just this point. All important training information
is always clearly visible on the large colour monitor. The high
degree of brightness makes all values easily legible even
for users with a weakness of vision. Information and safety
instructions are quickly taken in when displayed in colour.

The professional
for active and passive
exercise.
Easy operating display in colour
Tried and tested elements should be maintained – this
applies to the media START/STOP traffic light switch.
There’s no easier way. Important settings can be indivi-
dually adapted at any time with changing screens.
If required, the physician or therapist can make individual
adaptations in a sub-menu – as easily as using a
mobile phone. Why should it be complicated to operate
if it can be done the easy way!
Motivation by a colour bio-feedback
In 2001, medica invented symmetrical training – now
it has yet again been clearly improved. The result is an
optimal mixture of training efficiency and fun/motivation.
Particularly stroke patients can undergo improved trainng
to reduce RIGHT-LEFT deficits. As soon as the warm-up
training changes over to active training, the symmetrical
display appears – depending on the pre-setting with two
bars or as a road. At the end of the training session the
success is displayed in an overview. Let the bio-feedback
colour display inspire you!
 NEW!
with a
colour monitor

Easily understandable symbols – the guarantee for easy and reliable operation.

Training values are easily read out. Encouraging – bio-feedback “Road” (see large Cramp reduction made visible - by “Passive”
image above) or bars. bio-feedback.

Detailed training record at the end of the Individual training adaptation in a sub-menu
training session. – as easy to use as a mobile phone.

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 SAFETY
and VARIABILITY
as priorities.

Safety – without any compromises

As far as safety is concerned, THERA-vital can
hardly be beaten. The best example for this is
the voice-controlled safety cut-off installed
as standard for many years. In many situations,
particularly when training the torso, this STOP
substitute offers additional safety for the user.
A further example is the sensitive anti-cramp
switch – which can be individually adapted
for each user to the type (extensor/flexor spasti-
city) and strength of the cramps. Cramps are immediately
registered and relieved by the highly sensitive electronics.
THERA-vital gives us that feeling of security that we
need.

Variability without tools

The requirements of the patient determine the equipment
and adaptation of the trainer. Adaptation of important
settings of the THERA-vital, such as e.g. the infinitely vari-
able radius adjustment, can be made entirely without tools.
Therapy handles and arm fixations can be changed in a
matter of seconds thanks to a simple plug-in system. The
clearance of the torso trainer can be adapted without the
use of any force thanks to the “Softglide” adjustment func-
tion. Let the unusual variability convince you!


Handle inclination adjustable. Height-adjustable handle. Extendible transport stand.

Torso trainer with “Softglide” adjustment Monitor with inclination adjustment. Easy attachment of the therapy handles
function. by quick release.

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THERA-live – active and passive
exercise at the highest level
Do you belong to the people who prefer to buy devices
according to the motto “Less is more!”, which are limited
to the most essential features? Remote controls with more
than 20 buttons are simply put aside. If so, THERA-live is
exactly what you’re looking for. THERA-live offers all impor-
tant and necessary functions expected of a standard class
trainer today.

Small, handy and
effective - ideal for
home use.
4 The most important training details, including a
symmetry display, are arranged on an easily legible,
illuminated monitor.
4 Operation with the START/STOP traffic light switch is
extremely simple, which is typical of medica appliances.
4 Important functions such as speed, rotational direction,
brake resistance and training duration can be changed
at any time.
4 THERA-live can be individually adapted to your
requirements due to leg guides, a handle or a torso
trainer.
4 THERA-live is robust and stable, even though it is small
and easy to handle.
4 Its design is timeless and modern.
4 A 200-watt motor offers enough power reserves even
for high muscle tone.
“Open to your wishes
and needs”.
Many wheelchair users cope very well with THERA-live,
including its handle and leg guides. We offer individual
solutions for all others. You can equip THERA-
live with a torso trainer at any time. Various
arm rests can be attached to the torso trainer
via a plug-in connection without needing
tools. We also offer tested adaptations for
children and adolescents.

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 A rolling stone
gathers no moss!

Refreshes tired legs THERA-fit plus...

Give your body the daily exercise it needs. You can spend
4 with a very quiet motor
your time indoors keeping fit by gentle leg and torso therapy 4 easily comprehensible infrared remote control
while you are watching TV, reading or listening to music,
4 adjustment of speed, rotational directional and
even when it’s stormy or snowing outside. THERA-fit plus
brake resistance
motor is suitable for all patients still able to walk with aids.
With THERA-fit you have to actively train against an adjust- 4 with a built-in training computer
able resistance. 4 for leg and torso training
4 with a safety cut-off as standard
4 stable and robust metal construction
4 small and compact
4 timeless modern design
4 tested safety

THERA-fit ...

4 Corresponds with THERA-fit plus, without motor,

remote control
4 infinitely adjustable brake resistance


Stable due to metal construction. Converted into a torso trainer within seconds. Small, handy and light.

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 The sports
challenge.

THERA-aktiv: 4 torso trainer and foot rests are connected via

toothed belt
For more power in life
4 infinitely variable brake resistance
THERA-aktiv is a therapeutic full-body trainer especially 4 ergonomic inclination adjustment
designed for active disabled people. Your own muscle strength
is used to train you against an adjustable brake resistance. 4 available with radius adjustment and leg guide
Depending on the type and degree of disability, the gyrat- 4 robust and stable full metal construction
ing leg movement can be supported by a strong arm drive.
4 timeless modern design
This balanced full-body training serves at the same time
to strengthen and loosen the arms, torso and legs. The en-
tire muscular system is permanently strengthened and the
circulation stabilised.


The braking force regulator can be individually A gas spring enables fast and variable incli-
adapted to how you feel or your condition on nation adjustment for optimal adaptation to
that day. different body heights.

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medica – you can rely on us

Behind medica there are people who work every day with
full commitment for your satisfaction. To make sure that
all members of staff follow the same aims, we created an
image back in 1999 and have extended it together in 2006.
We have put all there is to say about medica into a single
sentence: “Together for a life in motion.”

Professional advice Innovative products Safety – extremely important

The first time you contact us at
medica you will immediately notice
that competent and helpful people
who care will attend to your needs.
We improve their expertise by
constant training courses. Many of
our long-standing employees have
profound knowledge and experience.
Our medica engineers have already
developed several trend-setting inno-
vations, such as symmetrical training
or colour monitors in exercise appa-
ratus. This always takes place in close
cooperation with those involved,
therapists and physicians. The new
developments are prepared for practical
application in extensive tests and
examinations. We also intend to stay
the innovation leader for mobility
trainers made in Germany
We take exceptional measures to
reduce any possible risks. For many
years now, THERA-vital is the first and
only trainer to offer a voice-controlled
cut-off as standard. Training can there-
fore be stopped safely by loud calls
as well as via the red STOP button.
Your safety is our priority.


Together for a life
in motion.
Service – even after purchasing
Your technical inquiry is directly passed
on to our competent service staff. He/
she tries to help as quickly as possible
to find a solution for your problem.
Even after many years we have a stock
of important spare parts. His/her most
important aim: To get you moving
again as quickly as possible.
Quality at the highest possible level
“We guarantee quality!”– and we do,
too. Even at the development stage
we rely on proven and tested tech-
nology. We optimise the production
process by sophisticated assembly and
testing equipment. Before the device is
finally packaged, a complete check
and a safety-related electrical check
take place. We can therefore grant a
24-month quality guarantee on all
products with a clear conscience.
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The way to your own THERA trainer

1. Information
At the beginning, extensive and professional advice is a must. For this purpose at
medica you will learn which trainer with which equipment is best suited to your
requirements. You will receive answers to all your questions and can rely on the fact
that you will always have a competent contact.

Designation

Motor-driven

Monitor

Operation

Voice-controlled safety cut-off

Symmetry display

Training analysis
2. Free test
Buying with us means not buying “a pig in a poke”. If you haven’t been able to Pulse check and control
test a THERA trainer at the rehabilitation clinic, we will be pleased to let you test
a THERA-vital or THERA-live equipped for your requirements free of charge. For Anti-spasm control
THERA-fit, THERA-fit plus and THERA-aktiv we also grant a right of return of four
weeks after purchase. Power-controlled
watt training

Active muscle support

Flywheel

Access aid

Sub-menu for individual

training adaptation

Radius adjustment

Leg guide

3. After-sales service Handle

Many questions only arise in daily use. Simply give us a call –
we will be there for you.
Upper torso trainer

Dimensions (basic model)


 Configuration and technical data

THERA-vital THERA-live THERA-fit plus THERA-fit THERA-aktiv

200 watt motor 200 watt motor 80 watt motor
5 5
powerful and quiet powerful and quiet very quiet
Colour monitor Amber, illuninated
33 x 20 mm 33 x 20 mm 5
120 x 90 mm 45 x 26 mm
START/STOP- START/STOP-
ON/OFF button 5 5
traffic light switch traffic light switch

3 5 5 5 5

Bio-feedback Horizontal
5 5 5
“Bar” or “Road” symmetry bar
All important values on Distance and performance
5 5 5
one screen (kcal)
With ear clip or
5 5 5 5
chest belt (option)
For extensor and flexor
spasticity
3 Safety cut-off 5 5

3 5 5 5 5

3 3 5 5 5

electronic electronic
5 5 5
flywheel flywheel

3 3 5 5 5

3 5 5 5

2-stage standard 2-stage standard 2-stage standard

5 5
infinite as an option infinite as an option infinite as an option

¡ ¡ 5 5 ¡

3 ¡ 5 5 5

¡ ¡ 3 3 3

74 x 46 x 105 cm 54 x 46 x 46 cm 60 x 40 x 31 cm 60 x 40 x 31 cm 115 x 62 x 133 cm

32 kg 25 kg 12 kg 10 kg 25 kg

¡ = optional
5 = not available
3 = standard

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Unit 203
Milton Keynes Business Centre
Foxhunter Drive
Linford Wood
Milton Keynes
80 000 178-002 Subject to changes in technology and design

MK14 6GD
TEL: 01908 698895
FAX: 01908 698894
WEB: www.medicotech.co.uk
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medica Medizintechnik GmbH. Blumenweg 8. 88454 Hochdorf.

Tel. +49 7355 9314-0 . Fax. +49 7355 9314-15 .
E-Mail: info@medica-medizin.de . Internet: www.thera-trainer.de