Activeforever P3 Portable Back Stretcher - Manual (Page 2)

Step Four
: Adjust Handle Length
• Standing, hold the Main Shaft of the P3, positioning the Hand Grips at your hips (Fig. 5). The Hand Grips should align
with the outside seam of your pants.
• If the Hand Grips do not fit to your hips properly you will need to adjust the Handle length. Depress the Handle
Adjustment Pin on both handles. Slide them out to the desired position and allow the pin to re-engage (Fig. 6).
• Check to be sure the Hand Grips fit snugly to the outside of your hips (Fig. 7).
Note: If the Handles are set too long (not snug around hips), it will be difficult to obtain leverage for an effective stretch.
Step Five
: Adjust Main Shaft Length
• Stand the P3 upright, on the tip of the Ankle Support Shaft, by holding on to the Hand Grips (Fig. 8).
• If the Handles do not line up with your hips, the Main Shaft will need to be readjusted.
• Pull up on the Main Shaft Adjustment Pin and slide the Shroud along the Main Shaft to modify as needed (Fig. 9).
• Allow the Pin to re-engage in a setting that aligns the Hand Grips with your hips (Fig. 10).
TIP: Make note of the setting number for future adjustments.
Step Six
: Adjust the Ankle Supports
• Position yourself in the use position (Fig. 11).
• Pull out the Ankle Adjustment Pin to open the Ankle Supports wide enough so your ankles can enter from the side.
• Insert your ankles by turning your foot so the heel enters first (Fig. 12).
• Pull the Pin to close the Ankle Supports for a comfortable fit over the top of your ankles (Fig. 13).
USING THE P3 TM BACK STRETCHER
• Lie down flat on the floor with your legs straight and hips
between the Hand Grips. Place your palms on the top of the
Hand Grips - your arms should be slightly bent at the sides,
approximately 15-20 degrees (Fig. 14).
• Firmly push down towards your feet. If the Main Shaft length
setting is exactly correct, you will need a maximum push effort
to just straighten your arms (Fig. 15). If under maximum push
your arms are still significantly bent, then you will need to
shorten the Main Shaft setting by one hole and try again.
• If you are unable to feel a substantial stretch to your back, you
may need to adjust the setting for the Hand Grips and Main
Shaft. Refer to Steps 4 and 5 to determine your ideal setting
and try again.
• Attempt to relax the muscles in your lower back. The pressure
applied should allow the body to lengthen an average of 1.3
to 2.5 centimeters (0.5-1.0 inches) during the stretch. Hold for
5-10 seconds only. Rest and repeat at least two more times.
In order to maximize results, you may need to extend the Main
Shaft to allow for body lengthening.
WARNING: Make sure that all Adjustment Pins are completely engaged in a hole setting prior to use.
Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 5
Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 8
Figure 12 Figure 11
Too Tight
Good Fit,
Around Hips
Figure 13
Figure 14
Figure 15
Too Long
Good Fit,
At the Hips
Push, Hold for 5-10 Seconds, Release
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