MEDX MAINTENANCE RESEARCH
Research completed on the reduced frequency of MedX training on the effect of lumbar strength has demonstrated that exercising once every 3-4 weeks utilizing the MedX equipment is sufficient to maintain the strength gained in your rehabilitation program 1. This research was instrumental on the development of PDR’s MedX Maintenance Program. We recommend combining your perscribed therapy home exercise with training in the MedX once a month to maintain the gains made during your rehabilitation program. Many of our patients take advantage of this program, and have excellent results. We have surveyed a sample of patients that have completed PDR’s Maintenance Program for longer than six months and found continued recovery 2.
Recovery Ratings of PDR MedX Maintenance Program (Ave at 18 months post-therapy)
Pain levels reported at Discharge
(0= no pain, 10 = highest pain)
1.5 / 10 |
Pain reported after > Six months of Maint Prog (0-10)
(0= no pain, 10 = highest pain)
1.7 / 10 |
Overall recovery rating at Discharge (0-10 scale)
(0 = no recovery, 10 = complete recovery)
7.4 / 10 |
Overall recovery rating > Six months of Maint Prog (0-10)
(0 = no recovery, 10 = complete recovery)
8.2 / 10 |
Strength Maintenance of PDR MedX Maintenance Program (Ave at 18 months post-therapy)
Lumbar Extension Strength |
97% of discharge strength after > 6 months |
Rotary Torso Strength |
96% of discharge strength after > 6 months |
Cervical Extension Strength |
93% of discharge strength after > 6 months |
Cervical Rotation Strength |
95% of discharge strength after > 6 months |
- Tucci, et al. Effect of Reduced Frequency of Training and Detraining on Lumbar Extension Strenght. Spine. Vol 17, no 12, 1992.
- Narveson, Mark, et al. Recovery ratings of PDR MedX Maintenance Program. Unpublished Study, 2008.
MedX Maintenance Eligibilty
If you have successfully completed PDR’s MedX rehabilitation program, then you are a candidate for the MedX maintenance program. It is open to all past patients, even if we haven’t seen you for a while. We do require you to see a doctor in our office if it has been longer than six months since your last visit, to make sure that you won’t have any complications or have a need for further therapy.
Maintenance Sessions
During your maintenance sessions, you will exercise on the same MedX equipment that helped build your strength during your therapy program. The therapists will assist you in the equipment and supervise your training. Similar to your therapy program, your performance will be monitored and recorded in your maintenance chart.
Maintenance Appointment Fees & Incentive Programs
$25 per 15 minute session (1-2 machines)
$45 per 30 minute session (3-4 machines)
Maintenance programs are not considered therapy sessions, therefore we cannot bill your insurance company. Short sessions are scheduled with a therapist to keep costs down, but you are welcome to use the gym to warm up and cool down after your MedX training appointment.
We do offer a free maintenance session to all patients completing the rehabilitation program, as well as a free session for every 8 sessions purchased.
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