When I was under physical therapy for my neck, my favorite machine in the office was an ergometer. If you don’t know, an ergometer is basically a machine with hand grips and/or pedals that allow you to regain motion after an injury, rehab after surgery or get a cardio workout while you’re healing. Because they cost less than other machines (that I didn’t like at all or as much), are versatile and typically come with a variety of functions, they are extremely popular in clinics and for home use.
I talked to people every time I went to physical therapy and we all agreed that the ergometers were much more fun than the other machines, and didn’t cause the same level of pain some of the others did.
Because many machines have varied resistance levels, they are easy to tailor to your situatio...
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By Christy Lindsay