What is Elliptical Trainer?
Category: Exercises
Most popular types: NuStep recumbent elliptical
An elliptical trainer (also cross trainer or simply elliptical) is a stationary exercise machine used to simulate walking or running without causing excessive pressure to the joints, hence decreasing the risk of impact injuries.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 14 | 2 | |
| Improve mobility | 8 | 6 | |
| Weight loss | 4 | 0 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 3 | 0 | |
| Mild depression | 1 | 1 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 1 | 0 |
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Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 6 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Elliptical Trainer
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain in knee(s) | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Elliptical Trainer
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 2 | |
| Did not seem to work | 1 | |
| I didn't have enough time | 1 |
Duration
Stopped doing Elliptical Trainer
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 - 5 years | 1 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 1 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
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