Kinetec Spectra Essential CPM
The Kinetec Spectra Essential CPM is positioned as a reliable, cost-conscious continuous passive motion device optimized for early postoperative range-of-motion protocols in sports patients. It holds its place by offering straightforward setup, low maintenance and portability, making it an economical choice compared with higher-capability systems like Biodex or AlterG while delivering more clinically focused passive ROM than treadmill- or isokinetic-based machines. Its lower acquisition and operating costs make it attractive for clinics that need scalable CPM coverage without the capital outlay of advanced testing platforms.
Gentle joint motion
Customizable ROM
Gentle joint motion
Customizable ROM
Review Summary
"Users report it is a reliable, easy-to-use CPM for post-op knee and shoulder recovery that delivers consistent range-of-motion therapy; some note comfort issues and limited programmability compared with higher-end devices."
Quiet clinic companion
Compact CPM for knee and shoulder postoperative rehabilitation
Quiet clinic companion
Compact CPM for knee and shoulder postoperative rehabilitation
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
The Kinetec Spectra Essential CPM is positioned as a reliable, cost-conscious continuous passive motion device optimized for early postoperative range-of-motion protocols in sports patients. It holds its place by offering straightforward setup, low maintenance and portability, making it an economical choice compared with higher-capability systems like Biodex or AlterG while delivering more clinically focused passive ROM than treadmill- or isokinetic-based machines. Its lower acquisition and operating costs make it attractive for clinics that need scalable CPM coverage without the capital outlay of advanced testing platforms.
Gentle joint motion
Customizable ROM
Quiet clinic companion
Compact CPM for knee and shoulder postoperative rehabilitation
Adjustable range-of-motion and speed with preset programs
Gentle joint motion
Customizable ROM
Quiet clinic companion
Compact CPM for knee and shoulder postoperative rehabilitation
Adjustable range-of-motion and speed with preset programs
$1,200-3,000 CAD
ARTROMOT K1 Classic
The ARTROMOT K1 Classic is a German-engineered CPM unit known for robust mechanics and clinician-friendly programming that supports targeted joint mobilization after sports surgeries. It earns a leadership position by blending durable construction and precise angle control, often outlasting lower-cost CPMs like the Kinetec while remaining far less expensive than comprehensive isokinetic or anti-gravity systems. Clinics that prioritize long service life and predictable maintenance budgets favor the ARTROMOT as a middle-ground investment for postoperative ROM progression.
Precision ROM control
Sturdy clinic workhorse
Precision ROM control
Sturdy clinic workhorse
Review Summary
"Clinicians and patients praise its robustness and smooth ROM control for ankle and knee rehab, appreciating build quality and consistent performance; others find it bulky with a learning curve for setup and programming."
Teutonic build charm
Precise ROM control with programmable cycles for postoperative protocols
Teutonic build charm
Precise ROM control with programmable cycles for postoperative protocols
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Skill Development & Mastery
The ARTROMOT K1 Classic is a German-engineered CPM unit known for robust mechanics and clinician-friendly programming that supports targeted joint mobilization after sports surgeries. It earns a leadership position by blending durable construction and precise angle control, often outlasting lower-cost CPMs like the Kinetec while remaining far less expensive than comprehensive isokinetic or anti-gravity systems. Clinics that prioritize long service life and predictable maintenance budgets favor the ARTROMOT as a middle-ground investment for postoperative ROM progression.
Precision ROM control
Sturdy clinic workhorse
Teutonic build charm
Precise ROM control with programmable cycles for postoperative protocols
Robust, clinic-grade construction for frequent use
Precision ROM control
Sturdy clinic workhorse
Teutonic build charm
Precise ROM control with programmable cycles for postoperative protocols
Robust, clinic-grade construction for frequent use
$4,000-8,000 CAD
Biodex System 4 Quick-Set
The Biodex System 4 Quick-Set is a market-leading isokinetic dynamometer and rehabilitation platform prized for lab-grade ROM and strength assessment plus rapid setup that shortens clinic throughput times. It commands premium pricing but delivers unmatched objective measurement, advanced software protocols and return-to-sport testing capabilities that extend far beyond passive CPMs like Kinetec or ARTROMOT, enabling revenue-generating diagnostic services and data-driven progression. For practices focused on performance metrics and precise dosing of eccentric/concentric rehabilitation, Biodex offers a technical and financial upside through billing for advanced testing and higher-value rehab programs.
Isokinetic testing power
Rapid setup workflow
Isokinetic testing power
Rapid setup workflow
Review Summary
"Widely regarded as a gold standard for isokinetic testing and rehabilitation thanks to accurate measurements, fast setup, and durable hardware; drawbacks are high cost and the need for trained operators."
Biofeedback performance boost
Quick-Set dynamometer enables fast patient positioning and testing
Biofeedback performance boost
Quick-Set dynamometer enables fast patient positioning and testing
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Skill Development & Mastery
Time-Saving Convenience
The Biodex System 4 Quick-Set is a market-leading isokinetic dynamometer and rehabilitation platform prized for lab-grade ROM and strength assessment plus rapid setup that shortens clinic throughput times. It commands premium pricing but delivers unmatched objective measurement, advanced software protocols and return-to-sport testing capabilities that extend far beyond passive CPMs like Kinetec or ARTROMOT, enabling revenue-generating diagnostic services and data-driven progression. For practices focused on performance metrics and precise dosing of eccentric/concentric rehabilitation, Biodex offers a technical and financial upside through billing for advanced testing and higher-value rehab programs.
Isokinetic testing power
Rapid setup workflow
Biofeedback performance boost
Quick-Set dynamometer enables fast patient positioning and testing
Offers isokinetic, isotonic and passive modes for comprehensive rehab
Isokinetic testing power
Rapid setup workflow
Biofeedback performance boost
Quick-Set dynamometer enables fast patient positioning and testing
Offers isokinetic, isotonic and passive modes for comprehensive rehab
$50,000-90,000 CAD
HUMAC NORM Testing & Rehabilitation System
The HUMAC NORM system provides a flexible isokinetic testing and rehabilitation platform that balances clinical-grade assessment with a friendlier price point than top-tier dynamometers, making it a practical choice for many sports medicine programs. It differentiates itself by offering modularity and portable configurations that approximate Biodex-level testing for clinics with tighter capital constraints, trading a small portion of high-end software depth for improved affordability and ease of use. As a result, HUMAC NORM is often selected when objective ROM and strength assessment are required but the budget or footprint cannot support the premium System 4.
Comprehensive strength testing
Adaptive rehab protocols
Comprehensive strength testing
Adaptive rehab protocols
Review Summary
"Well-reviewed for versatile clinical-grade strength and ROM testing with intuitive software and reliable metrics for rehab progress; common complaints are price and initial training/learning curve."
Data-savvy therapist tool
Integrated isokinetic testing and rehabilitation protocols for clinical use
Data-savvy therapist tool
Integrated isokinetic testing and rehabilitation protocols for clinical use
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Skill Development & Mastery
The HUMAC NORM system provides a flexible isokinetic testing and rehabilitation platform that balances clinical-grade assessment with a friendlier price point than top-tier dynamometers, making it a practical choice for many sports medicine programs. It differentiates itself by offering modularity and portable configurations that approximate Biodex-level testing for clinics with tighter capital constraints, trading a small portion of high-end software depth for improved affordability and ease of use. As a result, HUMAC NORM is often selected when objective ROM and strength assessment are required but the budget or footprint cannot support the premium System 4.
Comprehensive strength testing
Adaptive rehab protocols
Data-savvy therapist tool
Integrated isokinetic testing and rehabilitation protocols for clinical use
Detailed reporting with normative data to track postoperative recovery
Comprehensive strength testing
Adaptive rehab protocols
Data-savvy therapist tool
Integrated isokinetic testing and rehabilitation protocols for clinical use
Detailed reporting with normative data to track postoperative recovery
$40,000-75,000 CAD
AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill M320
The AlterG M320 Anti-Gravity Treadmill occupies a unique market leader role for postoperative gait and ROM recovery by enabling precise body-weight support using differential air pressure, allowing earlier and safer functional movement retraining. Although it represents a significant capital investment relative to CPMs and even some dynamometers, its technical advantage—progressive partial-weightbearing without assistive harnesses—delivers measurable functional gains and lowers reinjury risk, making it complementary to stationary ROM devices like Biodex and HUMAC. Facilities that treat high volumes of athletes or prioritize accelerated, function-focused return-to-play plans find the AlterG’s outcomes justify the higher upfront cost.
Weightless walking therapy
Precise bodyweight tuning
Weightless walking therapy
Precise bodyweight tuning
Review Summary
"Patients and therapists consistently praise its ability to offload body weight for safe gait training and sports-specific rehab, often reporting accelerated progress; criticisms focus on very high purchase and maintenance costs and limited accessibility."
Space-age gait bliss
Air-pressure buoyancy system reduces weight-bearing for safe early gait work
Space-age gait bliss
Air-pressure buoyancy system reduces weight-bearing for safe early gait work
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
The AlterG M320 Anti-Gravity Treadmill occupies a unique market leader role for postoperative gait and ROM recovery by enabling precise body-weight support using differential air pressure, allowing earlier and safer functional movement retraining. Although it represents a significant capital investment relative to CPMs and even some dynamometers, its technical advantage—progressive partial-weightbearing without assistive harnesses—delivers measurable functional gains and lowers reinjury risk, making it complementary to stationary ROM devices like Biodex and HUMAC. Facilities that treat high volumes of athletes or prioritize accelerated, function-focused return-to-play plans find the AlterG’s outcomes justify the higher upfront cost.
Weightless walking therapy
Precise bodyweight tuning
Space-age gait bliss
Air-pressure buoyancy system reduces weight-bearing for safe early gait work
Precise body-weight support with treadmill training up to high speeds
Weightless walking therapy
Precise bodyweight tuning
Space-age gait bliss
Air-pressure buoyancy system reduces weight-bearing for safe early gait work
Precise body-weight support with treadmill training up to high speeds
$90,000-150,000 CAD