Active treatment

and exercise
with S.E.T. (Sling Exercise Therapy)

The TerapiMaster concept

-the therapists helping hand bridging the gap between
physiotherapy and personal exercise
 Improving functional
abilities on a long term basis

Strains are a problem for more people and cause

more absenteeism than any other affliction.
There is increasing awareness of the value of active
treatment followed up by personal exercise.
Therapists are learning to evaluate their patients
own capabilities and develop these together with
them.
In collaboration with physiotherapists, Nordisk
Terapi has pioneered the develoment of an overall
concept for physiotherapy and exercise.The ultimate
goal has been to provide long-term relief from mus-
cular and skeletal complaints by bridging the gap be-
tween therapy and personal exercise by providing su-
pervision and active follow-up.
S.E.T. - a total concept
S.E.T. (Sling Exercise Therapy) is a total concept for examina-
tion, treatment and guided personal exercise accompanied by
active follow-up. S.E.T. is based on the features of the
TerapiMaster system.
The TerapiMaster concept consists of:
TerapiMaster Basic - an all-round exercise device that
can be expanded with slings and weights to a system for
physiotherapy.
TerapiMaster workstation - a complete physiotherapy
system.
TerapiMaster Praxis - a new computer program
featuring progressions and protocols for designing and
printing out personal programs for treatment and exercise.
Information and training through seminars, videos
and software.
Studies documenting the effect of treatment and exercise.

The TerapiMaster concept

enables physiotherapists to
integrate instruction into
treatment and to customize
and update personal training
programs, thereby making
therapists active supervisors
for their patients.

The same products and exer-

Innovator Petter Planke is the
founder of Nordisk Terapi AS.
As a result of his own back
problems, which kept recur-
ring only months after treat-
ment for more than
20 years, it occurred to
Petter Planke that long-term
relief requires personal effort
under the supervision of
a qualified therapist. He con-
tacted physiotherapists to try
out a patented product idea
he had received from inven-
tor Kaare Mosberg.
Tore Planke was put in
charge of the technical solu-
tions.TerapiMaster was born.
Physiotherapist Vidar Vindal
is Nordisk Terapis chief tech-
nical consultant.Trained phys-
iotherapists have been con-
sulted every step of the way
in respect of the technical
development of the
TerapiMaster concept.
Experience with TerapiMaster
treatment continually reveals
new possibilities for treat-
ment and exercise.
Vidar Vindal coordinates the
development of new ideas as
well as seminar activity in
Norway and abroad.
cise software can be used for
diagnosis, treatment, patient
instruction and exercise in
groups or at home.
Physiotherapists can also sup-
ply their patients with the lat-
est TerapiMaster equipment.
This system is efficient and
economical, providing securi-
ty for therapists and patients
alike.
A facsimile from The Journal of
the Norwegian Physiotherapy
Association, June 7. 1997,
with the heading:
Modest effort - huge reward.
Modest effort - huge reward

During the 1990s, the TerapiMaster concept has been adopt- Many can benefit from
ed by over 1600 physiotherapy practices and institutions the TerapiMaster con-
throughout Norway and exported to a number cept.
of other countries. Experience with and documentation of Physiotherapists:
treatment and exercise based on the TerapiMaster system TerapiMaster provides easy ac-
have shown that physiotherapy followed up by personal ex- cess to a wide variety of thera-
ercise significantly increases the likelihood of long-term relief pies. Provides a frequently need-
and reduces absenteeism. ed helping hand. Makes it easy
to adjust personal exercise pro-
Active treatment, proprioception and personal grams. Allows physio-therapists
exercise to provide active supervision for
Research from many countries has confirmed the importance their patients.
of active treatment and personal exercise. Besides strength, en- Patients: The same equip-
durance and coordination training, for example, proprioception ment can be used for both phys-
exercises for enhancing a persons sense of joint position are iotherapy and personal exercise.
now being emphasized. Based on the TerapiMaster concept, Safe, effective and inexpensive.
Nordisk Terapi is developing programs for treatment and exer- Can be used by the whole fami-
cise based on these trends. ly.
Businesses: Reduced absen-
Experience gathering and studies documenting teeism based on a modest in-
the effect of treatment and exercise vestment in time and equipment.
In addition to building on experiences from international stud- Health Administrators:
ies on strain treatment, Nordisk Terapi is increasingly focusing Potential for cutting costs be-
on scientific research to document the effect of treatment and cause more people return to
personal exercise using the TerapiMaster system. work sooner and many function-
ally disabled people can develop
Software for systematizing treatment and exer- and maintain improved function.
cise regimens Insurance companies:
TerapiMaster Praxis software has been developed by highly Potential for cutting costs as
skilled professionals who continuously monitor international more people return to work
developments in physical medicine research. Progression lad- sooner after being injured.
ders and recommended protocols make the software a useful Athletes and fitness en-
tool for diagnosis and treatment and a beneficial aid for sys- thusiasts: Strength, stability,
tematizing treatment and exercise regimens. flexibility, proprioception training,
etc.
 Work station with practical optional equipment

TerapiMaster does it
all - easy to use - com-
pact
The heart of the
TerapiMaster system is
TerapiMaster Basic.The de-
vice is small, lightweight and
sturdy.Attached to the ceil-
ing, it requires little space.
Two ropes with straps can
be adjusted to the desired
height with a flick of the
wrist.The straps are used
TerapiMaster Flexi suspension sys-
for suspension. tem.

The TerapiMaster worksta- Components of TerapiMaster Plus.

TerapiMaster
- a unique quality
product:
Developed in Norway
Patented in many
countries
Design registered
worldwide
Trademarked
German TV seal
of approval
Bears the CE seal
Winner of the Good
Design Award bestowed
by the Norwegian Design
Council
tion is a versatile system that brings
relief to patients and makes the therapists workday
more efficient.
The slings
TerapiMaster can bring relief
to patients during examina-
tion and treatment.Various
kinds of slings can be hooked
to the ropes to achieve the
appropriate number of relief
points.The sling placement
determines the amount of ef-
fort required by the patient.
Sliding ceiling-mounted
suspension system
TerapiMaster can be mounted
to a fixed suspension system
or to a TerapiMaster Glider,
a sliding ceiling-mounted
suspension system in
makes it easy to position
TerapiMaster anywhere over
the treatment table.
Mounting on all types
of ceilings and suspen-
sion systems
Different installation systems
enable TerapiMaster to be
mounted on any type of ceil-
ing, even lowered ceilings, and
to use different types of sus-
pension systems.
Weight system
The weightload can be adjust-
ed by using weights ranging
from 0.5 to 2.5 kg
ropes.The ropes can then be
released from the rope-locks.
Telescope pulley
TerapiMaster Pulley
- a telescoping pulley device
of anodized aluminum, weighs
only 6 kg and can be moved
to the desired position beside
the treatment table or
anywhere else. It mounts
between floor and ceiling
with the flick of the wrist.
Treatment tables
To make the treatment sta-
tion complete, Nordisk Terapi
also offers treatment tables
that work well with
TerapiMaster, creating a pleas-
ing, uniform appearance.

anodized aluminum.This that hook right onto the

 The therapists helping hand

A physiotherapists job can

be difficult. In certain situa-
tions considerable strength
is needed to support a pa-
tients body during clinical
examinations and/or treat-
ment.

Suspension provides
relief
The TerapiMaster is largely
based on the sling principle.
One or more slings are at-
tached to the ropes suspend-
ed from the device, providing
several points of support.
This relieves the physiothera-
pist, and allows the patient to
rest securely and comfortably
during examination and treat-
ment.

Varied capabilities
with a simple, quick
adjustment
TerapiMasters sling feature
and the sliding ceiling-mount-
ed suspension system pro-
vide support for everything
from the simple suspension
of an arm or leg to the total
suspension of
the entire body. One great
advantage is that this can be
done more easily and conve-
niently than with earlier sling
systems.The telescoping pul-
ley device also makes it pos-
sible to combine sling sus-
pension with horizontal
Mobilization of the knee using a sling
pulling exercises.
and elastic cords.

Treatment at hospitals
and institutions Active treatment and
Nurses and other health-care
home exercise
Active treatment followed up
personnel can also assist pa-
by supervised home exercise
tients with treatment, activa- Hip exercise using the telescoping
pulley device. is gaining acceptance in the
tion and exercise.
field. Using the TerapiMaster
Many hospitals and medical
system, the therapist can pro-
institutions have adopted
vide active supervision, while
the TerapiMaster due to its
the patient gradually assumes
versatility as an exercise sys-
more and more responsibility.
tem.
 Comprehensive options for
treatment and exercise using S.E.T
S.E.T.
Sling Exercise (Sling Exercise Therapy)
Therapy is this
versatile Reduced sensory motor function
Reduced strength and endurance in the stabilizing musculature
Reduced strength and endurance in the motor musculature
Atrophy of the musculature measured by MRI or ultrasound
Changes noted in a biopsy of muscle fibers
Reduced cardiovascular function
RELIEF - TRACTION

Changes associated with prolonged disorders

of the motor apparatus.
Sling Exercise Therapy is this versatile

R E L A X AT I O N - R E L I E F

S T R E N G T H - S TA B I L I T Y

S E N S O RY M O T O R T R A I N I N G

INCREASED RANGE OF MOVEMENT

Group exercise Exercise in open and closed ki-

TerapiMasters versatility makes it well suited for
supervised group exercise. Participants can all
perform the same exercise, but weightloads can
be individually adjusted.
M O B I L I Z AT I O N
netic chains
The S.E.T. concept makes use of exercises
performed in both open and closed ki-
netic chains. A closed kinetic chain places
heavy demands on the activation of ago-
nists, synergists and antagonists and is
well-suited for the rehabilitation of physi-
cal function.

Diagnosing Weak links

A weak link can be defined as a muscle
that is too weak to perform its part of a
function when several muscle groups
work together. Weak links can be re-
vealed through combined testing in open
and closed kinetic chains.

MUSCULAR STRENGTH AND EN-

DURANCE
Treatment and rehabilitation of stroke
patients and the functionally disabled
Physiotherapists with insight into Bobath and the imagination
to break new ground have come up with a number of possi-
bilities for treating hemiplegia using the TerapiMaster.

The illustration below shows a stroke patient suspended in

two TerapiMasters and with a splint on one arm.TerapiMaster
treatment makes it simpler and easier for the therapist to sup-
port the patient, at the same time as the patient feels safe and
secure in the suspension system.

During treatment, movements can be precisely guided, en-

abling patients to regain correct patterns of movement.
Gradually, the patients learn to take over the movements
themselves.

Imagination and sim-

ple therapeutic devices
Physiotherapists Reidun and
Marcel Gully have combined
TerapiMaster with simple
therapeutic devices, helping
many stroke patients a step
or two closer to a healthier
life.

The functionally dis- for the blind

abled can also exercise
with the TerapiMaster
Disabled individuals suffering
from a wide variety of com-
plaints can benefit from
TerapiMaster. Here a wheel-
chair user is being stimulated
by various exercises. Athletic
competitions for the disabled
have clearly shown that reha-
bilitation can significantly im-
prove function, increasing in-
dependence and the quality
of life.
Using TerapiMaster, blind indi-
viduals can access the exer-
cise capabilities of an entire
gym right in their own home.
Experience has shown that it
is easy to learn to use the
equipment. In fact, many blind
physiotherapists use the
TerapiMaster to treat their
patients.

TerapiMaster is ideal

Physiotherapist Ole
Rdeseike, a specialist in
Bobath and Voita, has many
years experience with early
intervention and the rehabil-
itation of children. He has
developed a complete con-
cept using special equipment
in conjunction with the
TerapiMaster.This equip-
ment, which will be available
through Nordisk Terapi, is
suitable for use at physio-
therapists offices, institu-
tions, schools, day-care cen-
ters and/or at home.
Early intervention
and rehabilitation
of children
The treatment situation and
stimulation of the child can
be adapted as needed.The
versatility of the equipment
gives the therapist, teacher or
parents close contact with
the child, who feels happy
and secure with the move-
ments performed.
Explore the possibilities at TerapiMaster seminars
The value of the TerapiMaster concept, and thus, of using it,
increases significantly through seminar participation.
Nordisk Terapi and the companys dealers/distributors in many
countries are increasingly focusing on seminars, videos and skills de-
velopment. Seminar programs are available from
Nordisk Terapi or your dealer.
Fitness and sports training for all ages

TerapiMaster is not just for Never too young - never too old
those with injuries or com- These pictures illustrate work and play with the
plaints.The system is perfect TerapiMaster
for sports, fitness work-
outs, and serious top-level A one-year-old swings in and climbs on a TerapiMaster,
training. while a 92 year-old uses the apparatus to keeps fit in
both body and mind.TerapiMaster lets them both ex-
Olympic medalist perience challenges, mastery and fun.
trains on a
TerapiMaster
Cross-country skier Anita
Moen Guidon won two
medals at the 1998 Winter
Olympics in Nagano. For
many years, the TerapiMaster
has provided an important
supplement to her strength
and stability work-outs.

Here she demonstrates

some of her favorite exercis-
es in her exercise room at
home in Trysil, Norway. Many
other top Norwegian ath-
letes also use the
TerapiMaster.

Stabilization of the pelvis

and shoulders.

Anita Moen Guidon performing an original and effective

exercise of the abdominals and rear thigh muscles.

Stabilization of the back and shoul-

ders.

Nordisk Terapi has long
planned to develop a con-
cept for the workplace.
Parallel with product devel-
opment, the company has
conducted studies to deter-
mine the effects of exercis-
ing with TerapiMaster on ab-
senteeism due to muscular
and skeletal problems.The
results have been very
promising.
With modest resources,
a significant reduction in ab-
senteeism was attained for
men and women alike.The
studies include workplaces
with repetitive work and
heavy manual labor.The cost
of a TerapiMaster for home
exercise is not much higher
than the cost of one days
sick pay.
Physiotherapist Kjell Moe in-
structed the project partici-
pants and worked out per-
sonal exercise programs for
them. During the working
day, participants had access to
TerapiMasters for relaxation
and relief.The strength train-
ing program was performed
using the TerapiMaster at
home.
Significantly reduced absenteeism
Facsimile of the cover of Spine Facsimile of the cover of the Journal
of the Norwegian Medical
Association
Documented results of
follow-up personal ex-
ercise
The effect of supervised per-
sonal exercise - using the
TerapiMaster system, for ex-
ample, after completing physi-
cal treatment, has been docu-
mented in Spine
(July 15, 1997) with the fol-
lowing result: 126 back pa-
tients reduced their absen-
teeism by a total of 6,000
days (75%) in one year. Post-
study follow up indicated fur-
ther improvement.The
studys abbreviated title is:
Significantly Reduced
Absenteeism Through
Exercise.
A long-term study involving
the TerapiMaster was pre-
sented in the Journal of the
Norwegian Medical
Association (29/97) with this
result: 42 workers in two
Strains - is the stress too high or
companies reduced their ab-
the tolerance too low?
senteeism caused by muscu-
Physiotherapist Kjell Moe was right when he
lar and skeletal complaints by
postulated that companies such as Kitron ASA
500 days
and Norton AS could help employees reduce
(more than 90%) in one year.
their complaints and increase their perfor-
Follow-up 30 months later
mance, benefiting the workers and companies
showed the same high reduc-
alike.
tion.
Or as the article in the medical journal cited
above states:Results from the study show
that relaxation exercises on the job and profes-
sionally supervised physical exercise and follow-
up can significantly reduce absenteeism.

A TOTAL CONCEPT for
diagnosis, treatment and
home exercise featuring
active follow-up
TerapiMaster Praxis with
progressions turns the
TerapiMaster into a total
concept. Physiotherapists
can more effectively and
professionally examine and
treat patients, create per-
sonal training programs and
provide active follow-up.
Using TerapiMaster Praxis
and the same equipment for
both treatment and home
exercise makes it easier to
evaluate patients capabili-
ties, to motivate them to ex-
ercise at home and to pro-
vide subsequent follow-up.
Its this easy to create a personal
exercise program:
the only exercise software
featuring progressions and protocols
The program makes it easy to design and print out personal exercise programs, including instructions
and dual-color diagrams.
The system builds on the software platform of PhysioTools, the worlds leading manufacturer of computer
software for physical exercise.
The simple, easy-to-follow sorting program has been expanded to include progressions and
a protocol system.
The progression system is unique, making the most of the TerapiMaster systems scaling of the weight
load for each basic exercise.
The protocols are recommendations for treatment and exercises specifically designed for various injuries,
complaints and training needs.
Therapists can also create, store and retrieve their own instruction texts and protocols.
The software provides recommendations for instructions which therapists can edit themselves.
Therapists can add their own illustrations using a scanner or drawing software.
TerapiMaster Praxis is compatible with other PhysioTools software and with ProMed.
A variety of other practical features are also available, thanks to 10 years of experience with
PhysioTools.
The program can store all client records, providing a complete patient history.
Complete mini-summaries can be printed out for client charts.
Users are encouraged to submit suggestions for improving the software further.
A service contract ensures that TerapiMaster Praxis will be regularly upgraded with new exercises
and protocols, based on the results of research and treatment in a number of different countries.
The technical consultant for TerapiMaster Praxis is Gitle
Kirkesola, a physiotherapist and specialist in manual therapy,
and a member of the Norwegian Physiotherapists Association
SELECT
EDIT
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SELECT
Users can choose from 340 individual exer-
cises, 50 progressions or 20 protocols in the
exercise banks library.The screen image at
the left has been selected from progres-
sions.
EDIT
On the edit page, the user can determine
the order of the exercises, add or remove
exercises, or customize the recommended
instructions for the individual exercises by
entering HOLDING TIME, NUMBER OF REPETI-
Example of a personal TIONS, AND NUMBER OF SETS.
exercise program:
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