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A new method of training for the lower extremity using unloading

D D Kelsey¹, E Tyson

¹SOMA, Inc., Austin, TX.

The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy

|April 1, 1994

Summary

This study introduces Unloading, a new therapy for lower extremity dysfunction. It allows task-specific training by reducing body weight, overcoming limitations of traditional exercises and hydrotherapy.

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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Physical Therapy
Biomechanics

Background:

Lower extremity dysfunction often restricts rehabilitation to open kinetic chain exercises due to pain during weight-bearing.
Traditional hydrotherapy offers buoyancy but lacks load regulation and task specificity.
Existing methods are insufficient for comprehensive lower extremity rehabilitation.

Observation:

A novel rehabilitation technique called Unloading is presented.
This method involves controlled reduction of body weight during task-specific activities.
Two case studies involving professional basketball players with foot injuries illustrate the technique.

Findings:

Unloading enables task-specific rehabilitation by mitigating pain and weakness associated with weight-bearing.
It allows for controlled loading, unlike the variable resistance of hydrotherapy.
The technique facilitated recovery in basketball players with foot injuries.

Implications:

Unloading shows promise for enhancing physical rehabilitation for lower extremity injuries.
It offers a potential solution for athletes and patients needing to regain function in weight-bearing.
Further research is warranted to explore the broad applications of this innovative therapy.

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