Invented by ICU Physical Therapist, Dr. Darin Trees, the 9 lb Mini allows a leg press exercise with 50 lbs of progressive resistance in bed or sitting in a chair for those individuals who have difficulty standing with full body weight. The MOVAO Mini was created to benefit many.
The Benefits Are Anything But Mini
Introducing the MOVAO Mini, a portable leg press system, aims to increase strength, improve functional mobility and facilitate muscle reeducation for people with leg muscle weakness, pain, or fear of falling.
Post Surgery Recovery
- Total knee replacement, hip replacement, ankle replacement
- ACL/PCL Reconstruction
- Post-fracture rehabilitation of the pelvis and lower extremity bones (After 6-8 weeks of non-weight-bearing)
- Maintenance of unaffected leg strength during weight-bearing restriction period
- Foot and ankle surgeries
- ACL Rehabilitation
- Hip Replacement Exercises
Injury Rehabilitation
- Hip, knee, and ankles injuries (meniscal tears, ligamentous sprains)
- Tendon Therapy
- Leg Exercises
- Leg Physical Therapy
- Knee Replacement Exercises
- Physical Therapy in Bed
- In Bed Leg Exercise
- Muscle strains and contusions
- Shoulder and upper extremity injuries
Neurological Rehabilitation
- Stroke and brain injury rehabilitation to facilitate neuroplasticity
- Incomplete spinal cord injury
- Spina Bifida
- Cerebral Paulsy Exercises
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome, AIDP / CIDP, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease
Chronic Conditions Limiting Physical Activity
- Dialysis Treatment
- Stroke Treatment
- Brain Injury Treatment
- ALS Exercises
- Pulmonary conditions such as COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, emphysema, and cystic fibrosis.
- Pain conditions such as chronic pain syndrome, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and degenerative joint disease
- Fatigue conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, lupus, and post-chemo treatment
General Wellness
- For those with prolonged sitting jobs- Maintenance of muscle strength, promote circulation and bone density
- For those with a profound fear of falling
In each of these cases, the MOVAO Mini leg press may offer a safe and controlled way to strengthen muscles, improve range of motion, promote circulation, and aid in overall recovery and rehabilitation. However, it's essential to consult with a healthcare professional to determine if an in-bed leg press is appropriate for your specific condition and to receive guidance on its proper use.
We have integrated a Bluetooth movement sensor and a gaming app that transforms leg movements into interactive gameplay on a phone or tablet.