Treadmills
| What does it do? |
A treadmill is a motor driven moving platform
able to adjusted in speed and also elevation. |
| Physiology |
Treadmills are used for stress testing where the patient is
exercised beyond their normal limit and the cardio vascular
system is closely monitored. The aim of this test is to reveal
any abnormalities in the heart’s function under stress.
Treadmills are also used in Physiotherapy as a form of exercise
for rehabilitation after injury or surgery. |
| How it works |
The Treadmill consists of a wide belt, which can be driven
at various speeds by means of an electric motor.
The inclination (angle) of the platform can also be adjusted by motor driven feet at the control end so that the patient is walking up hill. The control panel allows for adjustments in speed, elevation, duration and calculates time distance walked energy used. It may also have a heart rate monitor fitted. If the treadmill is used for stress testing additional monitoring, such as an ECG machine, is utilised, maximising patient safety and data collection. |
| Typical values |
Speed = 1.5 to 16 km/h Elevation = 0 to 10% |
| Picture of equipment |
|
 Treadmill |