Body Weight Support System
Reliable support system for rehabilitation

The objective of Body Weight Support System is to lift part of the bodyweight to perform "bodyweight supported treadmill training".
Up till 80 kg of bodyweight can be unloaded while walking. Test subjects up to 160 kg can be lifted from their wheelchair
Overview

Highlights
Easy to operate
For Lode products this means:
- easy to connect
- easy to move around
- easy user interface
Features
Quality Accessory
Original Accessory
Accessory designed and manufactured according to the Lode company quality standards
User friendly remote control
The user friendly remote control offers both adjustment possibilities through the Versatile Multi‐ Spring Adjustability (VMSA) and visual feedback through the LED lighted control panel
Comfortable harness
The comfortable harness is especially made for Lode to guarantee a comfortable fitting for the patient. The patient will not be burdened by the compensation weight, enabling the most comfortable way of rehabilitation. The harness is available in various sizes: small, standard and extra large.
Specifications

Accuracy
Weight support step 0.1 kg 0.2 lbs steps in which the bodyweight support can be adjusted
Comfort
Maximum lifting weight 160 kg 352.7 lbs maximum body weight that can be unloaded
Dimensions
Product length 160 cm 63 inch length of product
Inner width 110 cm 43.3 inch space between the stands of the product
Inner width with optional handrails 66 cm 26 inch space between the optional handrails
Maximum patient height 215 cm 84.6 inch maximum height of the patient, including treadmill height
Product weight 110 kg 242.5 lbs the weight of the product
Maximum user weight 160 kg 352.7 lbs the maximum weight of the user
Product width 142 cm 55.9 inch width of the product
Product height 250 cm 98.4 inch height of product
Accessories

Support

FAQ

Q - What kind of patients will improve with Body weight supported treadmill training?

Gait-impaired patients, such as hemiplegic, paraplegic and recovering stroke patients in a safe and controlled atmosphere.
Stroke patients (CVA) not enough function of the arm for normal (gymnastics)parallel bars

Q - Why is the BWSS not using more fixations?

With this principle it is possible to have unrestricted pelvic rotation for proper gait kinematics
The single point suspension is optimal for practising side-stepping or to turn 180 degrees to perform backward walking

Part number
  • 932822

Brochures
Brochure Body Weight Support System English