I can't do abdominal exercises due to developing vertigo after a ruptured brain aneurym. The sit up motion makes me dizzy. Will this help w/pooch?
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Of course you have to control your appetite but yrs if you use this product on a regular basis you will see improvement. I don't always get around to doing my ab work so the belt has need a great help in keeping my abs firm And thigt. Go for it. Give it a try and see. I've been very happy with the results I got Barbara
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It will help if used daily. Get an ab belt back support. They really shed the pooch and cost around 12 dollars. I wear mine all day and noticed I'm slimmer. Doing ab workout would be beneficial too. Don't rely on one thing to solve the problem.
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I believe you could if you played with the height adjustment. When you have it adjusted correctly for your height, it will begin (as designed) to transition upright as you sit up. If the height was adjusted 1-2" less then your actual height, you will be top heavy and should not be so quick to move upright during sit-ups. Beware, as you WILL invert much faster than normal.
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HI Gail,Place the appliance on a table top or counter, place your hands on the pedals and begin pedaling. It helps strengthen the muscles. I especially felt it in that part of the arm that wiggles when we wave. It was also helpful years ago when I had a frozen shoulder. Hope this is helpful.
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Are you able to do ab exercise without the fear of returning to the upright position
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I had an anterior tilt myself. It aided in relieving the pressure because it helped to put my sacrum in balance. With additional help from the video from the company I found much relief.
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We made the purchase for rehabbing a dog after a spinal cord injury, so we had input from her therapy team. If I were would get some advice from a a nearby gym or Y. That said there is a certain amount of adjustability by varying the amount of air put in the device. As our dog's strength improved we increased the air to raise the height of the device.
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I bought this for my mom who was having back problems. It takes little effort to come up. No sit up needed. Just a slight shift in weight. There was also a strap if I recall, your earn could help also
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You might be able to do a modified ab workout because, as you suspected, lifting your torso up will cause the device to move up too, but one of my dogs brings toys to me when I'm inverted and I'll swing up a bit to throw the toy for her to retrieve and the abs get involved a little.
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Hi, my german shepherd Ayla had become paralyzed from waist down. The wheelchair works so that she used her front legs to move and bottom legs were lifted up by strap in back. She loved it and was able to run, unfortunately sometimes she tipped over and that she didn't like. But it helped her independence for a while. She is now deceased. I still have the wheelchair. spiritwindfarm@gmail.com
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I haven't tried it, but it certainly seems like you could do sit ups. Love the machine..saves trips to chiropractor
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You can use it for upper and lower body exercises as well as the stomach. There is a video and a large poster with directions and pictures of how to use the chair for each of the different exercises. I was in a wheel chair when I bought it because I had broken my leg and my ankle. After a year of inactivity, I needed to start to exercise again. It worked extremely well for me. I still use it for strengthening exercises.
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You might try a Mueller 6753 - Adjustable Back and Abdominal Support. See http://muellerrx.com/adjustable-back-and-abdominal-support/
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Yes, I tried it for my dog and really helped her recover the movement in her hind legs. It does not eliminate the pain but she was much more functional after being laying in the bed all day, so I was really happy. I really recommend it.
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Yes. My dog got very upset and panicked because she could not move with this harness on. She has a longer than average body and I believe this was why the harness did not allow her to lay down and move side to side.
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I would highly recommend taking it to a chiropractor or physical therapist to have them show you. But if you can't, then try to get it just above your pubic bone, and make sure it is level all the way around. When you sit, it should not affect the bend in your hips.
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Hi, my lab is a lean 70 lbs. He dosent have a big chest. And I feel like there is barely enough Velcro to hold it. It does work for him but I don't like the metal loop the Velcro belt passes through on the front harness. It's in a area with a lot of movement and I feel like it should be more streamline or relocated. All that being said, we do use it quite often. I have not noticed any sore spots caused by the harness. And he dosent seem to mind wearing it. Loads must be perfectly equal on each side or the harness will sag to the heavier side. Hope this helps