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Yikang Rehabilitation & Mobility Aids

Yikang A1S

Product Code: RAMA-RTE-2623

Bed to upright in one machine — and the legs keep moving the whole way.

Early mobilisation without the hoist queue or the three-person lift. The Yikang A1S raises a patient from flat to near-vertical while a driven-leg mechanism keeps both limbs stepping— and a swing-arm screen makes each session a scored task.

Sections

Hand Rehabilitation System

Categories

Rehabilitation & Mobility Aids

Condition

New

Origin

China

Seller Type

Certified Professional Seller

Size:

1000 × 2200 × 1400 mm

CE & ISO Certified

Global Shipping

Supplier: Medigear

The Yikang A1S Lower Limb Intelligent Feedback & Training System is a motorised verticalisation platform built for the earliest phase of neurological rehabilitation, when a person cannot yet tolerate a chair transfer but has already begun to lose muscle mass, bone density, and cardiovascular tolerance to upright posture. The patient is positioned supine on a padded, castor-mounted table. Torso and knee restraints, together with a suspension belt, distribute body mass safely before the table is raised through a graduated tilt range published as 0–80° for the A-series. An electric actuator drives the tilt under therapist control, so verticalisation proceeds in small, reversible increments at every point in the arc.

A powered leg mechanism is mounted beneath the board. Both lower limbs are secured at the thigh and foot, and the mechanism drives a reciprocal, gait-like stepping pattern that continues throughout the tilt cycle. That continuous movement is the therapeutic core of the system: muscular activity through the calf and thigh maintains venous return and cerebral perfusion as the body verticalises, and venous return is what governs how long a patient can hold an upright position before orthostatic symptoms interrupt the session.

An articulating swing-arm carries a large interactive display within the patient's field of view, with a second tray for the therapist's console. Yikang positions the A-series to simulate physiological gait in a weight-supported position, with the stated intent of re-establishing walking patterns and suppressing abnormal gait — manufacturer positioning, not an asserted UK regulatory claim. Session parameters — tilt angle, stepping cadence, cycle duration, resistance mode — are set on the console, and the patient screen presents the same session as a scored visual task, converting passive tolerance work into one the person actively participates in.

Medigear.uk supplies the Yikang A1S to UK hospitals, rehabilitation, and private neuro-therapy settings, with installation, commissioning, and staff familiarisation arranged as part of the order. Configuration options and service cover are confirmed in the quotation.

The A1S sits in the early and intermediate phases of the UK neurorehabilitation pathway, in the window where a patient is medically stable but not yet safe to stand or walk with hands-on support alone. In acute stroke units and hyperacute settings, it supports the early-mobilisation principle that underpins the National Clinical Guideline for Stroke and NICE guidance on stroke rehabilitation, bringing graded upright posture and repetitive lower limb movement forward rather than waiting for sitting balance to develop.

In inpatient rehabilitation units and Level 1 and 2 specialist services reporting through UKROC, the platform serves patients with severe hemiplegia, incomplete spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and prolonged disorders of consciousness, where session tolerance is the limiting factor and any extension of upright time has therapeutic value. Critical care and post-ICU rehabilitation teams use equipment of this class to counter intensive-care-acquired weakness, where deconditioning outpaces the patient's readiness for the therapy gym.

Spinal injury centres apply graded verticalisation for orthostatic tolerance, bone density maintenance, and spasticity management as one element of a wider programme. Community and independent neuro-rehabilitation providers, including case-managed placements funded through litigation settlements, use the same platform for chronic-phase work where preserving range and standing tolerance is the goal rather than functional gait recovery.

Physiotherapists operating the system work within HCPC registration and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy standards, with selection typically reviewed by the clinical lead and, in NHS settings, procured through NHS Supply Chain frameworks or local tendering. CQC-registered providers should record the device in their equipment inventory, maintenance schedule, and staff competency framework. University physiotherapy programmes also use verticalisation platforms for teaching early mobilisation techniques and safe patient handling.

Upright posture and limb movement in one session

Upright tolerance and repetitive limb movement are two therapeutic goals that usually compete for the same therapy slot. Meeting both at once means the cardiovascular challenge of upright posture and the movement stimulus arrive together — a better use of a 30-minute slot, and closer to what standing actually demands.

Longer tolerated sessions

Orthostatic symptoms are the most common reason an early tilt session ends before its planned duration. Continuous lower limb movement supports venous return during verticalisation, which generally translates to more upright minutes per session and fewer abandoned attempts — the metric that actually moves rehabilitation forward.

Therapy that starts earlier in the pathway

Waiting for sitting balance before beginning weight-bearing work costs muscle, bone, and cardiovascular conditioning every day. A supported platform lets the team begin graded upright work while the patient is still dependent, in step with current UK early-mobilisation guidance.

Active patient participation, not passive tolerance

The interactive display converts a session the patient would otherwise endure into one they attend to and respond to. Engagement matters clinically as well as experientially: attention and motivation are strong predictors of participation in rehabilitation, and a scored visual task gives the therapist something concrete to work with in a patient who is otherwise hard to motivate.

Reduced manual handling burden on staff

Powered tilt and a driven leg mechanism remove a substantial amount of the manual work that would otherwise fall on one or two therapists supporting a dependent patient in standing. That lowers the musculoskeletal injury exposure of the team and frees the therapist to observe, assess, and coach rather than physically support.

Repeatable, recorded parameters

Tilt angle, stepping cadence, and session duration are set and stored on the console, so progression is measured against a consistent baseline instead of a therapist's recollection. Consistency between sessions and between staff members is what makes progression documentation credible in a multidisciplinary review.

A single platform serving several caseloads

Stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, and post-critical-care patients all present the same underlying problem of deconditioning under immobility. One platform serves all of them, which keeps utilisation high in departments working across a mixed neurological caseload.

Mobility within the department

The castor-mounted chassis allows relocation between bays within a department when the layout demands it, though the assembled mass means a fixed, hoist-equipped bay is the practical default for daily use. The option is there without pretending the unit is portable.

UK supply, documentation, and support

Medigear.uk supplies the A1S with verified CE documentation and UKCA status confirmed in writing at quotation, plus installation, commissioning, familiarisation, and quoted service cover — the paperwork trail procurement governance requires, not a shipping note.

Graduated motorised tilt

An electric actuator raises the platform through a graduated tilt range published by the manufacturer as 0–80° for the A-series, under continuous therapist control, so verticalisation proceeds in small reversible steps.

Driven bilateral leg mechanism

A powered mechanism beneath the board secures both lower limbs at thigh and foot and drives a reciprocal, gait-like stepping pattern that continues throughout the tilt cycle.

Interactive patient display on a swing arm

A large screen carried on an articulating arm positions within the patient's field of view at any tilt angle and presents the session as a scored visual task.

Therapist console tray

A mounted tray carries the control laptop at working height, keeping set-up, parameter adjustment, and record-keeping within reach of the patient's side.

Torso and knee restraint set

Padded chest, hip, and knee restraints distribute body mass across broad contact areas and hold alignment as the platform verticalises, working together with the suspension belt.

Adjustable foot plates

Foot plates secure the feet against the driven mechanism and set the ankle position for the stepping cycle, with adjustment for limb length and foot size.

Suspension belt support

A suspension belt shares the load during verticalisation, controlling the physiological demand placed on the lower limbs as the patient approaches upright.

Castor-mounted base chassis

A low-profile chassis on braked castors allows repositioning within a department and provides a stable footprint once the brakes are set.

Emergency stop

An emergency stop control halts tilt and leg drive immediately, giving the therapist and patient direct means of interrupting the session at any point.

Session parameter storage

Tilt angle, cadence, and duration settings are held on the console so a repeat session can be resumed from the previous configuration rather than rebuilt.

Selectable training modes

Modes span passive movement through assisted to resisted work, so the platform follows the patient from full dependency toward active contribution.

Real-time session data

Movement and session data are surfaced on the console during the exercise, allowing the therapist to adjust parameters mid-session rather than after review.

Head-end side rails

Rails at the head end provide a secure grip point and additional edge protection during transfer and verticalisation.

Configurable accessory set

Restraint sizes, strap sets, and accessory options are configured to the department's caseload at order, including paediatric or bariatric considerations where the manufacturer supports them.

The Yikang A1S Lower Limb Intelligent Feedback & Training System answers a specific problem in UK neurorehabilitation: the gap between a patient who is medically stable and a patient who is ready for the therapy gym. By combining graduated motorised verticalisation with a continuously driven leg mechanism and an interactive scored display, it extends tolerated upright time, delivers repetitive movement earlier in the pathway, and gives the therapist a repeatable, recorded session rather than a subjective one. It suits acute stroke units, inpatient rehabilitation wards, spinal injury centres, post-critical-care teams, and independent neuro-therapy providers alike.

Medigear.uk supplies the A1S across the UK with verified regulatory documentation, delivery, installation, commissioning, staff familiarisation, and quoted service cover. Contact the Medigear.uk team for a written quotation, configuration options, accessory sets, extended warranty terms, or a site survey ahead of installation.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything buyers need to know about sourcing medical equipment through MediGear.

Prolonged bed rest after stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, or a long critical care admission produces rapid deconditioning: muscle wasting, joint stiffness, bone loss, and poor tolerance of upright posture. Graded upright work is the countermeasure, but orthostatic symptoms frequently cut those sessions short before the planned duration is reached. The A1S drives continuous lower limb movement during verticalisation, supporting venous return and generally extending tolerated upright time, in line with the early-mobilisation principle in UK stroke rehabilitation guidance.

Early rehabilitation sessions are often passive from the patient's perspective, and passive time is poorly used time. The display turns the mechanical session into a visual task the patient watches and responds to, with scoring that gives immediate performance information rather than end-of-session verbal feedback. For patients with attention or motivation difficulties after brain injury, that shifts a tolerance exercise into an engagement exercise, and gives the team a shared reference point for explaining progress.

The typical caseload includes hemiplegia and hemiparesis after stroke, incomplete and complete spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, post-critical-care weakness, prolonged immobility in neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, and selected orthopaedic patients requiring graded weight-bearing. Suitability is a clinical decision made by the treating physiotherapist or rehabilitation consultant against local protocols, cardiovascular stability, skin integrity, fracture status, and spasticity. The device supports the decision; it does not replace it.

Yes. Unstable fractures of the lower limb or pelvis, unhealed surgical sites in the treatment area, uncontrolled cardiovascular instability, deep vein thrombosis before adequate treatment, severe uncontrolled spasticity, and unmanaged pressure damage over contact areas are all common contraindications requiring senior clinical review. Local screening protocols and the manufacturer's instructions for use should be followed, and a first session is usually run at a conservative angle with observation.

The manufacturer publishes CE marking for this product family. Medigear.uk verifies the CE certificate, declaration of conformity, technical documentation, and current UKCA status before despatch, and confirms them in writing at quotation. Under UK MDR 2002, active therapeutic devices of this type generally sit at Class IIa or higher depending on configuration and intended use. Devices placed on the Great Britain market must be registered with the MHRA, and non-UK manufacturers must appoint a UK Responsible Person. Transitional arrangements currently permit CE-marked devices onto the GB market, so the route applicable to your unit is confirmed at order.

Plan for a two-person installation. The unit needs a level floor, a standard UK mains socket near the base, and clearance for the tilt arc, display arm, and therapist access on both sides. Check doorway width and lift capacity at survey, and for upper-floor rooms assess floor loading against assembled mass plus patient weight. Commissioning and staff familiarisation are arranged with delivery.

Combining robotic movement with FES is well established in the literature as a hybrid approach, and departments frequently run an existing FES unit alongside a verticalisation platform, with electrodes applied before the patient is secured. Whether the A1S offers electronic triggering or synchronisation with a specific FES system, rather than simple concurrent use, must be confirmed at order. Do not assume integration from concurrent use alone.

Upholstered surfaces, restraints, and foot plates are wiped down between patients using a detergent and disinfectant regime compatible with the covering material and consistent with your local infection prevention policy. Confirm the approved cleaning agents against the manufacturer's instructions for use before adopting a departmental protocol, as some alcohol-based and chlorine-releasing agents degrade upholstery and printed control surfaces over time. Straps and belts have a finite service life and should be inspected as consumables.

This is a table-based system, so the patient must be transferred horizontally onto the platform. Dependent patients need a ceiling track hoist, mobile hoist, or a slide transfer under a handling plan, and most wheelchair users will not self-transfer onto it. Confirm hoist availability in the treatment room and build transfer time into session scheduling. Where safe transfer is not possible, bed-based exercise or bedside FES remain appropriate.

Warranty for equipment in this class typically runs 12–24 months on parts, with specific terms, exclusions, and response times confirmed at quotation. Planned preventive maintenance is recommended annually, covering actuator function, emergency stop operation, restraint condition, castor and brake integrity, and electrical safety testing to your local schedule. Extended service contracts, spares packages, and consumable strap replacement can be quoted alongside the unit.

Sessions are typically 20–40 minutes including transfer, positioning, and set-up, which suits a standard therapy slot. Because parameters are saved on the console, a repeat session can be started quickly with the previous configuration, and progression can be recorded against a consistent baseline. Departments running high-volume early rehabilitation generally site the unit in a dedicated bay with hoist access rather than moving it between rooms, despite the castors.