THE WORLD’S PREMIER

StateoftheArt OVER-GROUND GAIT & SAFETY SYSTEM

Transforming Rehabilitation

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From stroke and spinal cord injury to amputee and orthopedic injury, the Vector provides an unparalleled customized gait training solution for patients of all levels and injuries. Leveraging dynamic body weight support (DBWS), the system is designed for both physical and occupational therapy, allowing patients to perform pre-gait activities, over-ground gait rehabilitation, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

– Kristin E., Occupational Therapist

I don’t need a second, third or fourth pair of hands. I can focus on what the patient is doing at the very moment and not think about… are they going to fall?

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IMPROVEDTHERAPISTTOPATIENTRATIO

IMPROVEDPATIENTOUTCOMES

PATIENT&THERAPISTSAFETY

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• Static Weight Support up to 400 lbs.• Dynamic Weight Support up to 200 lbs.• Maximize Mobility & Minimize Risk• Treat Multiple Patients on a Single Track1

• Zero Clinic Footprint & Custom Configuration

WHY Vector?

The Vector is the world’s only un-tethered robotic over-ground gait system designed to help rehabilitative teams to increase patient mobility while reducing the risk of injuries. With the wide range of training activities facilitated by the system, your patients can efficiently and safely progress to independent ambulation in a shorter period of time.

ARE YOU READY FOR ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES?

VECTOR GAIT & SAFETY SYSTEM®

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THE VECTOR ADVANTAGEWHY CHOOSE VECTOR FOR YOURREHABILITATION CLINIC?

WEIGHTRANGEMarket Leading, up to a 400 lb patient*

Market Leading, 0 to 200lbs DBWS*

MOVEMENTDETECTION Robotic Trolley responds to patient movement with sensor feedback at 1000x/second

TRACKCONFIGURATIONClosed loop* (Circular), Linear, Curve, etc.

Design & Length* customized to your clinic (up to 250ft.)

Ceiling mounted, floor space free

CLINICALEFFICIENCYMultiple trolleys* to treat multiple patients on a single track1

Promote one-on-one clincian patient interaction

SOFTWARE

HIPAA Compliant Database

Administrator and User Log-ins

Set-up, maintain and track patient sessions

Save and print reports

COMMUNICATION Operates on an 802.11a, 5 GHz, closed, secure network

QUALITYSTANDARDS&CERTIFICATIONS ISO 13485 Compliant, UL® Certified* and Class I CE

*ExclusiveMarketLeadingFeatures

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VECTORFACT: SATISFIES THE NEED TO COMPLY WITH NO LIFT REGULATIONS

WHY USE DYNAMICBODYWEIGHTSUPPORT [DBWS]?

1. REPLICATE A NATURAL KINEMATIC ENVIRONMENT

During normal gait a person’s center of mass moves in all three planes: sagittal, frontal & transverse. The use of Vector’s DBWS allows the clinician to customize the level of unloading and enables the patient to replicate natural kinematic movements, without assistive aids.

2. PROVIDE THE PATIENT A REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE

Specificity of walking overground allows the clinician to focus on both gait training and pre-gait activities (e.g. transfers), balance, stair climbing, obstacle course navigation, surface changes andeven treadmill endurance training.

3. ENABLES CLINICIAN ACCESSIBILITY

Inherant in their design, robotic technologies limit the interaction between the clinician and patient. The Vector allows the clinician to maintain a hands on approach as well as create a completely safe environment for both themselves and the patient, while removing all obstacles to direct therapist/patient contact.

DYNAMIC BODY WEIGHT SUPPORT

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STATICand DYNAMIC BODY WEIGHT SUPPORT (DBWS)?

STATIC

Primary Driver: SafetyFunctional & Therapeutic LimitationsVariable Unloading TensionNo Dynamic Range & Impacts “Normal” Gait Kinematics

DYNAMIC

Primary Drivers: Natural Gait Training, Pre-gait exercises, Occupational therapy, ADL Training & SafetyConsistent weight unloading regardless of patient position or activityFrom supine to standing amenable for activities beyond gait

VECTORFACT: CAPABLE OF UP TO 200 LBS DYNAMIC UNLOADING

NOT ALL BODY WEIGHT is CREATED EQUAL

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MAXIMIZEMOBILITY

PATIENTOUTCOMESINDEPENDENCEVERSATILITY

MINIMIZERISK

LOSTPRODUCTIVITYPERSONNELINJURY/FALLS

In the rehabilitation environment two counteracting forces meet – maximize mobility and minimize risk. Patients as well as healthcare providers are at risk of injury during the rehab process.

Falling is the #1 risk of injury during treatment. Falls impede the rehabilitation process by causing loss of confidence, anxiety, activity restriction, and injury.

IS THE FEAR OF INJURING YOURSELF OR YOUR PATIENTS LIMITING YOURTHERAPEUTIC REGIMEN?

PATIENT & PROVIDER INJURY PREVENTION

The Vector makes me feel very confident in walking and it’s very secure.

– Sandy E., Rehabilitation Patient

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The prevalence of lower back pain reported by PTs and PT assistants is as high as 62% & 56% respectively, followed by significant injury rates for the wrist, hand, and upper back.2 The three most prevalent activities at the time of injury were transferring patients, lifting patients, and responding to unanticipated or sudden movement by a patient.

The Vector offers a safe environment providing patients with the confidence they need to practice walking independently. Without the need for continual therapist support, clinicians are at a lower risk of injury and can expand treatment options.

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With the Vector operating system, all Training Session Controls are immediately at the clinician’s fingertips every step of the way during patient treatment, making for a seamless and time efficient session. Operated by a PC, all functionality is also wirelessly available on the Vector Remote, enabling the clinician to make changes on the fly while interacting with the patient and without stopping the session.

• Choice of PC or remote operation• Seamlessly Set & Change Session Parameters > Set Fall Limits > Set DBWS > Transfer from balance to gait training• Patient session metrics are stored and tracked on PC• Fully HIPAA compliant• Encourages one-on-one patient and therapist interaction

throughout the session

DO YOU STRIVE TO MAXIMIZE YOURTHERAPY SESSIONS?VECTOR SOFTWARE

VECTOR REMOTE

VECTOR PC OPERATING SYSTEM

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THE VERSATILITY of THE VECTORHOW CAN VECTOR ENHANCE THE USE OF YOUR CURRENT REHABILITIATION EQUIPMENT?

The Vector allows patients to rehabilitate faster and more efficiently by providing a safe environment that allows for incorporating a wide range of treatment techniques.

• Gait Training• Standing and Sitting Balance• Weight Bearing Exercises• Treadmill Training• Step Training• ADL Practice• Incorporate other Bioness rehabilitation technologies:

L300® Foot Drop System L300® Pediatric Foot Drop System L300® Plus System H200® Wireless Hand Rehabilitation System

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1. Future Configuration2. Holder, et al. Physical Therapy. July 1999. Vol. 79 no 7. 642-652