Trunk Balance Trainer

VelDon® has developed the innovative FlexChair/TBT. By using this evidence-based Trunk Balance testing- and training unit, certified physiotherapists can treat and assess the active stability of the lower back. By mounting a transmitter onto the FlexChair/TBT and a receiver on the screen, the back functions that are being tested can be seen and recorded through a visual computer programme. The assessment executed using the FlexChair/TBT, is called the Personal Active Back-test, also known as the PAB test. 

This PAB test consists of making half a dozen protocolled movements, which are made visible in a coloured plane division on the screen. The requested movements increase in level of difficulty.

Colour and area division as well as the routine of movement determine the assessment score. This PAB-score can vary from 0 to 100, and the PAB-test will take 13,5 minutes to complete. With these results and the personal assessment given by the therapist, a practice schedule or treatment plan can be decided upon.

Using the FlexChair/TBT in training, the posture and the load of the lower back can be improved, following the results from the PAB-test.

These sessions, executed at training centres, are very effective, especially when they are combined with homework exercises that should be done at home. More information can be found under “Small Materials”.

The obvious character, rapid visible results and the simplicity of the methodology, makes this methodical approach fit in well with the demand by insurance companies and caregivers, and is accurate and necessary. 

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