Will this machine help with hip rotation and maybe help with walking gait?
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Hi Brenda, I don't think it will help with walking gait, but I'm really not sure.However, the hip rotation can be improved. :)
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I don't think it's designed for that. I've never felt any stretch in my hips only in the inside of my legs. Hope that helps...
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I Love this machine. Does it work? It depends if you use it consistently. I feel great when I use it. I typically do squats, ab twists and air boxing to get a total body workout. Last week I actually was on with my weights. I do not regret getting this machine but give it your best and I believe it will be good to your body :)
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I think you could use it. I put my right foot on and bring the step down then do the left one. This machine is really a good workout!
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I don't think so. I used it with my hands for rehab after a shoulder replacement. I forced it to go around faster than the motor wanted it to and got more resistance out of it. That's not good for the motor but I didn't want to be a passive participant in the "exercise". I ended up buying a cheap non=electrical unit that has a thumb screw on top to increase the resistance. It also allowed me to go backwards. This Motorized cycle goes at a particular speed and you just hold on. It's funny that people comment that they don't get a very good work out with it. They are passive while the cycle moves their feet of hands around.Hope this helps I don't think so. I used it with my hands for rehab after a shoulder replacement. I forced it to go around faster than the motor wanted it to and got more resistance out of it. That's not good for the motor but I didn't want to be a passive participant in the "exercise". I ended up buying a cheap non=electrical unit that has a thumb screw on top to increase the resistance. It also allowed me to go backwards. This Motorized cycle goes at a particular speed and you just hold on. It's funny that people comment that they don't get a very good work out with it. They are passive while... » Read More I don't think so. I used it with my hands for rehab after a shoulder replacement. I forced it to go around faster than the motor wanted it to and got more resistance out of it. That's not good for the motor but I didn't want to be a passive participant in the "exercise". I ended up buying a cheap non=electrical unit that has a thumb screw on top to increase the resistance. It also allowed me to go backwards. This Motorized cycle goes at a particular speed and you just hold on. It's funny that people comment that they don't get a very good work out with it. They are passive while the cycle moves their feet of hands around.Hope this helps « Show Less
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If the machine is set to the lightest resistance its more of an easy rolling sensation. I think your weight and the type of knee problem would be more of a factor.
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Somewhat. The treadmill does have some 'play or give' and is not as firm as walking on the ground. years ago i had a simple treadmill model that i think was more cushy than this but this machine is made to work long days whereas the other one i had was a $250 machine and clearly not the quality this machine is.
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You could probably set it up to do some ab work but I haven't tried any exercises like that. It's not really designed for that. By design,the device balances your body on it and if you were to lift your upper body all the way up, it might cause you to rotate back upright unless you adjust the settings so you are not balanced.
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I'm pretty sure it will. Also you will feel better soon. It helped me, with a hip fracture recovery and it helped my older son who injured his groin area. We are running our first 5K next November!!!!!
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No. This is for groin and inner thigh support. It will not help your hip problem.
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I just tried it on my elliptical. To my surprise, it worked! I counted 27 revolutions with my right foot, and the Fitbit counted 54 steps, which I guess would be correct.
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See other answers..Can move all the way right and left. I love the machine.
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The leg curl does allow a full range of motion.Yes, your heels would touch your glutes.I have had this machine about two weeks. It works, I have sore muscles
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Probably not. I just tried alternating meter on hip and in pocket while walking slowly. It didn't register the steps.
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The foot rest is stationary. You may use it to push on & turn yourself around
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Yes, the walker allows the arms to help take weight off the knees while walking ---&gt; less pain. You should also check out Treat Your Own Knee Arthritis - ex's will help a lot too.
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I was also wondering if this machine would be helpful in doing that. I like pilates but hate that there is no neck support and was wondering if this machine would help put the two together?
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I don't think so. I used it with my hands for rehab after a shoulder replacement. I forced it to go around faster than the motor wanted it to and got more resistance out of it. That's not good for the motor but I didn't want to be a passive participant in the "exercise". I ended up buying a cheap non=electrical unit that has a thumb screw on top to increase the resistance. It also allowed me to go backwards. This Motorized cycle goes at a particular speed and you just hold on. It's funny that people comment that they don't get a very good work out with it. They are passive while the cycle moves their feet of hands around. Hope this helps