The Zona Plus isometric exercise therapy only takes 12 minutes total, including rest periods. It can be done while you are relaxing watching TV, sitting at your desk... virtually anywhere, anytime! To complete the therapy you simply:
Step 1: Get Comfortable
- Sit down in a comfortable chair and relax.
- The therapy will take about 12 minutes.
- Take hold of the Zona PLUS so that you can easily see the screen.
Step 2: Set Your Target Squeeze Rate
To turn the Zona on, press the green button and release it when the display becomes active. (Note: If you hold the green button for 3 seconds the unit will turn off)
Right hand
- First, squeeze as hard as you can for 1-2 seconds with your right hand, then rest for 10 seconds.
Left hand
- Then, squeeze as hard as you can for 1-2 seconds with your left hand, then rest for 10 seconds. These pressures are recorded as your maximum voluntary contractions (MVC) and will be used as your target squeeze rate.
Note: You will perform Step 2 each time you use the Zona Plus
Step 3: The Therapy
Right hand
- With your right hand, squeeze the handheld device just enough to display "Hold" on the screen, and hold this position for 2 minutes. The Zona timer will count down for you.
- The handheld display will tell you if you need to squeeze MORE of if you need to squeeze LESS.
- It will take some practice getting in the zone. Don't worry, it will get easier the more you use the device.
- Rest for 1 minute. The Zona timer will count down for you.
Left hand
- Now with your left hand, squeeze the Zona just enough to display "HOLD" on the screen, and hold this position for 2 minutes. The Zona timer will count down for you.
- The Zona will tell you if you need to squeeze MORE of if you need to squeeze LESS.
- Rest for 1 minute. The Zona timer will count down for you.
You will repeat step 3, starting with your right hand
Step 4: Track Your Score
When the therapy is complete, the handgrip briefly displays a score based on how well you maintained your target squeeze rate. Continued use of the device will help improve your score. If you fall below 80 on a consistent basis, please call us for help.
