It is recommended that a licensed physical therapist develop a personalized therapeutic exercise program based on the patient’s medical condition as reflected in a physician’s prescription.
The MINI CLINIC ™ is aimed for use by rehab candidates that can participate in therapeutic activities and exercises. The equipment is not designed for lifting passive, dependent or obese patients. Prior to use, all patients need to be deemed medically stable and appropriate by a licensed healthcare professional.
Patients with the following diagnoses, symptoms or findings should not use the MINI CLINIC ™:
- Unstable fractures
- Halo neck support
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Severe osteoporosis
- Mental illness (with combative, abusive, agitated, irritable, aggressive behavior)
- Dementia with complete confuse mental status
- Passive or lethargic condition
