The Wheelchair Aerobic Fitness Trainer (WAFT) is a computerized treadmill that allows a person in a wheelchair the freedom to exercise, train for sports or competition, undergo rehabilitation or stress testing, or engage in recreational/educational activities.
Subject demonstrating aerobic component of the training program. Each individual's wheelchair was secured in the location where the rowing machine seat would normally be located. The exercise intensity was based on target heart rate.
Strength training programs. These types of equipment allowed for the anterior and interior rotation shoulder muscles.
That is one of the existing designs of wheelchair treadmills that allow a user to back into to the unit and begin their training.
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