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What sets the Cyclatone apart from other exercise products?
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What probable benefits can I expect from using Cyclatone?
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What is the difference between active and passive modes in using the Cyclatone?
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What safety features are available with Cyclatone?
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Why use Cyclatone products?
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Where can I use Cyclatone machines?
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Where are Cyclatone fitness machines sold?
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Can Cyclatone machines be leased or rented?
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Are Cyclatone machines covered by insurance?
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How often, and for how long, should I use the Cyclatone fitness machine?
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Who are the target users who will benefit from the use of Cyclatone?
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What options do you have for adjustments and modification designs for users with special needs?
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What is your warranty?
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What are the specifications of Cyclatone machines?
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What sets the Cyclatone apart from other exercise products?
- Adjusts to and fits individual user rather than person needing to adjust
to machine. (Includes height, length of extremity, weight and individual body
compromises resulting from injury or disease challenges.)
- Allows for passive movement of weak or inactive extremities by active
movement of stronger extremity using Cyclatone interlocking foot and arm
pedals. (One strong arm can move weak arm and weak or inactive feet and vice
versa.)
- Bidirectional in operation and resistance. (Exercises and strengthens
reciprocal muscle groups in forward and reverse directions plus minimal and
maximum resistance effort.)
- Multi-directional in setup and can easily be converted to rowing machine
motion.
- Combined multi-adjustable features plus optional user positions. (Sitting
positions, including stable seating to most wheelchairs, plus standing
positions for targeted upper body movement.)
- Unilateral as well as bilateral applications with quiet smooth cycling
movement for both upper and lower extremities.
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What probable benefits can I expect from using Cyclatone?
- Increases energy and sense of well-being.
- Non-impact aerobic conditioning with minimal to maximal adjustable
resistance.
- Increases circulation.
- Increases cardiovascular endurance and fitness.
- Increases flexibility and range of motion.
- Improves sleeping comfort and patterns.
- Relieves pain and stiffness.
- Improves bowel and bladder control resulting from improved muscle tone.
- Assists weight loss goals and building of lean muscle mass.
- Increases metabolic rate.
- Prevents atrophy (deterioration) of joints, muscles, and tendons.
- Decreases spasticity and spasms.
- Aids prevention of blood clots, DVT (deep vein thrombosis) and restless leg
syndrome.
- Decreases edema and assists with control of swelling.
- Activates neuromuscular fibers for rehabilitation of involved extremities
for stroke victims and other neuromuscular conditions.
- Increases return to work and regular activity following orthopedic surgery
and workers' compensation injuries.
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What is the difference between active and passive modes in using the Cyclatone?
The manual machine mode is featured in both the Basic
Model LVM-1518 and the
Motorized Model KSA-7781. To use manual mode when using
the Motorized Model, simply don't activate the motor, and the movement will be
the same as the Basic Model. (It is like having two machines for the price of
one!) The resistance adjustment is designed for use only when in the manual
machine mode to minimize wear and tear on the motor.
The active mode occurs in two ways:
- The user actively moves both upper and lower pedals with their own muscle
strength; or
- By using a stronger extremity, the other weak or inactive extremities are
passively assisted through normal movement patterns.
The passive mode for a physically challenged person with upper and lower
body weakness or limitations, is the focus of the Motorized
Model KSA-7781. With the use of secure boots, handgrips
with wrist protectors, and dual shutoff safety switches, the user can safely
enjoy passive movement at variable speeds in both forward and reverse
directions.
Both active and passive modes are accomplished by the linkage
between the upper and lower crank mechanism and the use of a single flywheel.
A user can enjoy active and passive movement simultaneously from positions that
accommodate their individual body differences. These multi-adjustable features
are unique to the Cyclatone™ Custom Fitness Machine.
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What safety features are available with Cyclatone?
- Powder coating silver-gray marbled finish.
- Easy limited maintenance of all moving and non-moving parts.
- Optional ergonomically designed chair with safety track provides easy
access for able-bodied users, as well as easy height adjustment.
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Why use Cyclatone products?
- Improves overall wellness by strengthening and toning with non-impact
aerobic exercise.
- Opportunity for most ages to enjoy wellness benefits regardless of physical
challenges or de-conditioned status.
- Focus on preventive and maintenance use can minimize symptomatic medical
care and hospital stays.
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Where can I use Cyclatone machines?
- From most sitting positions in home, clinical, and fitness settings. The
platform easily slides under most stable seating, including recliners, for
easy use.
- Most sizes of wheelchairs (children, extra wide, and motorized), can be
wheeled onto the platform and then adjusted to individual size, height, and
length of extremities
- Optional attached seating system allows easy access for general fitness
users.
- Usable from standing position for unilateral or bilateral conditioning.
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Where are Cyclatone fitness machines sold?
Can Cyclatone machines be leased or rented?
Please contact the sales office for a dealer in your area.
Cyclatone™ Fitness Inc.
P.O. Box 791
Lakeside,
Montana
59922
Phone: (406) 844-3014
Fax: (775) 569-4687
Email:
sales@cyclatone.com
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Are Cyclatone machines covered by insurance?
Application for FDA approval is underway.
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How often, and for how long, should I use the Cyclatone fitness machine?
- Twenty (20) minutes per treatment or as directed by a health professional.
- Two to three (2-3) times per day within the home setting as desired or
needed for comfort and conditioning.
- Note: Gradual conditioning is recommended until adapted
to aerobic exercise.
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Who are the target users who will benefit from the use of Cyclatone?
- Sedentary or inactive individuals seeking a non-impact aerobic exercise
regimen for home or fitness center use.
- Versatile for individuals needing orthopedic, neuromuscular, physical and
occupational treatment modalities in clinical settings.
- People in home settings requiring maintenance of spinal cord and traumatic
head injuries and other debilitating conditions.
- Individuals challenged by workers' compensation injuries can easily manage
the strengthening regimen and shorten recovery and return-to-work time.
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What options do you have for adjustments and modification designs for users with special needs?
- Custom design for special needs can be explored with our technical and
development teams. Written input from a qualified health professional is
required for submission with each individual case request.
- Ergonomically designed rotating handgrips are under development. Any
shoulder iniury should be evaluated prior to using the straight arm crank
position.
- Additional adjustability for upper arm cranks and lower foot plates is
under development.
- Other items under development:
- Electromagnetic resistance
- Custom safety handgrip and wrist guard for differences in grasp
ability.
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What is your warranty?
- Three (3) years limited warranty on parts and one (1) year limited
warranty on labor. Motor warranty is separate and complies with manufacturers
warranty. (This will be confirmed at time of purchase).
- Thirty (30) day return purchase privilege. Full refund less shipping and
handling of undamaged machine within thirty (30) days of purchase. Please see
policies for information about return procedure.
- Lifetime usage design for single user. Longer lifetime than warranty
anticipated for multiple users.
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What are the specifications of Cyclatone machines?
- Platform base: 30 inches by 36 inches. (Extension available by custom
request.)
- Weight of basic model without attachments: 98 pounds.
- Weight of motorized model with attachments: 110 pounds.
- Heavy-duty, high strength steel constuction.
- Folds to 14 inches for shipping, transfer and handling.
- Industrial quality bearings, chains, sprockets designed for lifetime
usage.
- Upper and lower arms house moving mechanisms.
- Pedals for hands and feet with easily removable options for various
adjustment needs.
- Heavy-duty, welded, high strength steel construction.
- Soft cushioned handgrips for use when gloves are not needed for extra
stability and safety.
- Rotating foot plate with smooth surface and no edges.
- User-friendly adjustment lever on mechanical arms.
- Clamping levers lock in place once desired position is secured.
- All moving mechanical parts are enclosed.
- Smooth finish to all surfaces
- Handgrips with safety wrist guards to secure weak, compromised upper
extremities into safe position.
- Safety boots to secure feet to pedals.
- Safe and easy adjustment options that are simple to operate and
user-friendly.
- Safety boot adjusts to lateral positions to accommodate foot injuries
and/or contractures and various size footwear.
- Length extension option for hands and feet prevents injury by
accommodating various orthopedically compromised conditions.
- Angled handgrip option available for safe usage for most shoulder injuries
(ergonomically designed).
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