Body Weight Support System
The Lode Body Weight Support System (BWSS) has been specifically designed to cater to patients who require assistance due to their inability to walk independently. This system plays a crucial role in facilitating the rehabilitation process for individuals seeking to regain their walking capabilities. The Lode BWSS stands out as the ideal solution for this purpose.
During walking sessions, the Lode BWSS offers precise support of the patient weight up to 80 kg, accommodating a diverse range of individuals. What sets this system apart is its remarkable compensation mechanism, which can be effortlessly customized using a remote control. The weight is compensated through a unique use of spring combinations, which is a breakthrough and provides the most stable compensation system.
The Lode BWSS, with its inner width of 110 cm, is suitable for use with treadmills. It comes standard with a harness sized M for user comfort. Please note that there is also an XL variant available, which is extra wide making it possible to fit over most treadmills.
Additionally, this system features a product height of 2.5 meters, making it compatible with standard room dimensions. For facilities with higher ceilings, there is the option to order height adjustment components, enabling the system to accommodate taller patients (those exceeding 215 cm in height). These adjustments can elevate the system’s height by an additional 18 cm, ensuring versatility in various clinical settings.
Body Weight Support System
Supporting diverse patient needs with the Lode BWSS
At the heart of the Lode Body Weight Support System (BWSS) lies its Versatile Multi-Spring Adjustability (VSMA), a feature that truly sets it apart. The BWSS allows for the typical movement of the body’s center of gravity due to its springy behavior, making it possible for the patient to stay as close as possible to normal walking despite the support. Its capability to precisely support a test subject’s weight up to 80 kg is noteworthy, but what makes the system even more exceptional is its broader capacity. The Lode BWSS allows for an user weight of up to 160 kg. This remarkable range ensures that the system can effectively cater to a wide spectrum of patients, from those requiring minimal support to those with more substantial rehabilitation needs. The VSMA feature provides healthcare professionals with the flexibility they need to tailor the level of assistance precisely to each individual’s requirements, making it a versatile and invaluable tool in the field of rehabilitation.
Effortless weight unloading
For medical professionals assisting patients, the Lode Body Weight Support System (BWSS) offers a highly advantageous feature: easy weight unloading. With the simple and efficient remote control operation, healthcare providers can swiftly and conveniently unload the patient’s body weight during rehabilitation sessions. This capability not only enhances the safety and comfort of the patient but also enables precise adjustments to the level of support provided, ensuring an optimal rehabilitation experience. This ease of use empowers medical professionals to tailor the treatment to the patient’s specific needs, promoting effective and efficient recovery processes.
Unrestricted mobility
One remarkable highlight of the Lode Body Weight Support System (BWSS) is its commitment to preserving the freedom of movement for the test subject. This system is engineered to ensure that the individual can navigate and exercise without any hindrance or obstruction from the support apparatus. The absence of constraints empowers patients to engage in natural movements, facilitating a more authentic rehabilitation experience. This is also facilitated by the fact that the movement of the center of gravity remains possible, ensuring freedom of movement. This freedom of movement not only fosters a sense of independence and confidence but also contributes significantly to the effectiveness of the rehabilitation process, ultimately helping patients regain their mobility and functionality with ease.
Why the Body Weight Support System?
High standards
Lode is a socially and environmentally responsible company. All Lode products are RoHS/WEEE compliant and Lode is ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 13485:2016 certified. All medical products comply to MDD 93/42/EEC, incl. IEC 60601-1.
Easy weight unloading
The body weight can be very quick and convenient unloaded by using the remote control.
Freedom of Movement
The test subject can move freely without any obstruction of the system.
Multifunctional
The treadmill can be used in various ergometry fields, like cardiology, pulmonary function, rehabilitation, sports medicine and physiotherapy, as a stand alone unit or controlled by other equipment.
Mobile
The system can easily be moved when it is not used.
Product features
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.
Single Point Suspension
Thanks to the single point suspension dynamic up and down movement is possible and allows the patient to move and rotate freely.
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.
Related products
Body weight support system XL
In addition to the standard Lode Body Weight Support System (BWSS), there is also a specialized variant known as the Lode BWSS XL. This XL version is designed to accommodate larger surface treadmills, specifically those with a width exceeding 110 cm. This expanded compatibility ensures that medical professionals can offer body weight support to a broader range of patients, including those utilizing wider treadmills, thus further enhancing the versatility and effectiveness of rehabilitation programs.
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Accuracy
| weight support steps | 0.1 kg (0.2 lbs) | steps in which the bodyweight support can be adjusted |
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Comfort
| Versatile Multi-Spring Adjustability (VSMA) Min. | 0 kg | Versatile Multi-Spring Adjustability (VSMA) Min. |
|---|---|---|
| Versatile Multi-Spring Adjustability (VSMA) Max. | 80 kg | Versatile Multi-Spring Adjustability (VSMA) Max. |
| Allowed user weight | 160 kg (352.7 lbs) | maximum patient weight |
| Maximum lifting weight | 160 kg (352.7 lbs) | maximum body weight that can be unloaded |
Dimensions
| product length (cm) | 160 cm (63 inch) | length of product in cm |
|---|---|---|
| product width (cm) | 142 cm (55.9 inch) | width of the product in cm |
| product height | 250 cm (98.4 inch) | height of product |
| product weight | 100 kg (220.5 lbs) | the weight of the 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 |
Manuals
Manual Body Weight Support System English
Date of publication: December 5, 2023
Manual Body Weight Support System Dutch
Date of publication: December 5, 2023
Manual Body Weight Support System French
Date of publication: December 5, 2023
Manual Body Weight Support System German
Date of publication: December 5, 2023
Manual Body Weight Support System Spanish
Date of publication: December 5, 2023
Certificates
ISO 9001:2015 Certificate
Frequently asked questions
Is Lode recommending special disinfection procedures for the Lode products due to COVID-19?
Yes, Due to the fact that the scientific research on the spread of Covid-19 is not yet conclusive Lode recommends to disinfect and clean all Lode products and their accessories (cuffs, heart rate belts, SpO2 sensors, handgrips/rails, touchscreens etc) that are in contact with the patient and or the medical personnel with a standard disinfectant as used in the hospital before and after every patient, with attention and care!
Since these agents are sometimes aggressive it might be advisable to check the effect on sensitive surfaces, like cushioning on non-visible areas. Lode will not take responsibility for discoloration due to these agents.
Which harnesses should I order together with the BWSS?
Which harness you should use in combination with the BWSS is dependent on the waist circumference of the patients. For safe and comfortable use of the BWSS the right size of harness needs to be used.
The BWSS is standard delivered with harness size medium (932764). The size medium harness is suitable for people with a waist circumference from 34 to 44 inches (86 to 112 cm).
For people with a smaller or larger waist circumference Lode offers harnesses in a size small and large. These harnesses do not come standard with the BWSS and need to be order separately. The harness size small (932763) is suitable for a waist circumference from 28 to 34 inches (71 to 86 cm). The harness size large (932765) is suitable for a waist circumference from 44 to 55 inches (112 to 140 cm).
What if the harnesses on the Lode website do not fit my patient group?
If you want to use the BWSS for patients with an even smaller or larger waist circumference, please contact Lode. Lode will look into the possibility and accompanied time frame of ordering an extra-small or extra-large harness. The harness size extra-small is suitable for a waist circumference between 22 and 28 inches (56 and 71 cm) and a harness in the size extra-large is suitable for a waist circumference between 55 and 67 inches (140 and 170 cm).
Which waist circumferences are covered by the different sizes?
Harness options and waist circumferences in inches:
(Harness BWSS Extra-small – 22” (56cm) to 28”(71cm))
Harness BWSS Small – 28” (71cm) to 34” (86cm) (part number 932763)
Harness BWSS Medium – 34” (86cm) to 44” (112cm) (standard supplied with BWSS / part number 932764)
Harness BWSS Large – 44” (112cm) to 55” (140cm) (part number 932765)
(Harness BWSS Extra-large – 55” (140cm) to 67” (170cm))