Eight Things Every Therapist, Educator And Parent Should Know About Power Pumper
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Power Pumper is easily operated. It is as simple as pulling the pumper arm toward you while pushing away with the legs & feet. If the child has little or no lower extremity strength they can operate the Power Pumper by using their arms only to set it in motion. If needed, the feet can easily be strapped to the foot pedals enabling those with no lower extremity strength to benefit from motion and receive exercise.
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Power Pumper provides motion to both extremities. A unique patented drive and steering mechanism helps to strengthen upper and lower muscle groups which has been shown to increase motor skills. It is one of a few mobility devices on the market that offers this motion.
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Power Pumper looks “cool”. Children in varying stages of therapy are drawn and motivated to use it because is doesn’t look like a therapeutic device. Therapists and educators using the Power Pumper have told us when given a choice of products to use, the Power Pumper is the most popular.
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Power Pumper is fun. Little do children know that the pulling and pushing action is increasing muscle tone, providing an aerobic workout and developing motor coordination. And they thought they were just having fun!
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Power Pumper is safe. The low center of gravity makes it appealing to children who have stability and balance issues. There is no latex in the product benefiting all children suffering from allergies. The design has been fully safety tested and exceeds U.S., Canadian and European safety requirements.
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Power Pumper is durable. It was designed with rigorous activity in mind. Made from a durable blow molded plastic, it will take the toughest punishment a child can dish out. There are minimal moving parts so no need to be a mechanic. Holds up to 300 lbs.
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Power Pumper provides a great return on the investment. No one wants to pay for a product just to have it sit in the corner collecting dust. Because of its popularity with children and the results it produces we can state with confidence that the Power Pumper is a product that will get used, providing you with an excellent return on your investment.
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Power Pumper is currently being used by more than 400 hospitals, clinics and schools. Amazing results from using the Power Pumper have been seen with: Autism, Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Developmental Delay, Brachial Plexus Injury, Hydrocephalus, Post-Spinal Cord Injury, Post-Head Injury, Low Tone, ADD/ADHD, Obesity, Building Self-Esteem and Confidence, among others.
For more specific information on the use and benefits of the Power Pumper, specific links for therapists, educators and parents are provided below.
