Cybex Norm now Humac Norm by CSMI

Now Manufactured by CSMI Soulutions

	Manufacturers CSMI Solutions. Web: www.csmisolutions.com Mail : CSMI 101 Tosca Drive Stoughton MA 02072 USA Phone : +01-781-297-2034 Fax : +01-781-297-2039 Email : info@csmisolutions.com

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History

Cybex started as Lumex Inc., a therapeutic health and hospital products company founded in 1947. In 1967 J. Perrine invented a speed controlled machine which he described as cybernetic movement, Lumex acquired a patent for this the first isokinetic dynamometer in 1969 which they called the Cybex dynamometer. This was a rehabilitation device as it did not include an active mode, in other words it only offered concentric resistance. Cybex series one (I) dynamometers offered accommodating resistance to isolated joints or open chain actions.

The dynamometer provided isokinetic resistance through a oil and valve system which accommodated for the variable resistance applied to it by the subject. This resistance allowed for a constant rate of pressure so that the joint would not encounter the normal stresses of isotonic exercise whilst also allowing a full range or joint motion. The combination of resistance safely through range offered more effective results in rehabilitation and exercise.

Lumex sold various products as well as the Cybex Dynamometer and generated $600,000 in revenues in 1974. Lumex then created the Cybex division the following year.

Lumex developed into a major designer and manufacturer of performance measurement and rehabilitation systems, with Cybex becoming an international brand. Various sports teams, such as the Dallas Cowboys, as well as individual athletes, including boxer Muhammad Ali, became interested in the applications of isokinetic resistance and used Cybex equipment in their athletic training programs. A Cybex dynamometer made a cameo appearance in Rocky 4. Lumex promoted the concept through sponsored seminars and research projects educating physicians, physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, and athletic trainers in the use of isokinetic equipment.

In 1976 the company expanded into Europe placing the first ‘Cycob’ machine into Karolinska University in Sweden.

In 1980 the Cybex II was introduced adding a data analysis system with a print out facility. This function took the milivolt readings and turned them into torque figures offering objective data analysis (prior to this data analysis had been achieved by looking at torque graphs)

In 1981 Lumex relocated Cybex division operations and manufacturing to Ronkonkoma, New York. The Cybex Data Reduction Computer (CDRC) provided instant calculation and analysis of data for the Cybex II Dynamometer; the CDRC was shown to be accurate by independent research by Dennis Hart, David Barber, and Harry Davis. Lumex entered the fitness equipment industry in 1983 with the acquisition of Eagle Performance Systems, manufacturer of strength training equipment for health clubs and fitness centers.

In 1982 Cybex expanded into a referral service offering information about clinics that used Cybex equipment. The company continued to expand with sales representatives in over 20 countries. Computer Sports Medicine International (CSMI) release the HUMAC System for the Cybex II with installations at MIT, MGH, and the U.S. Olympic Training Center. Based on the Apple //e the HUMAC was the first computer/software system to replace the Cybex II Chart Recorder. HUMAC was the first computerized isokinetic data analysis system for the MAC computer system.

1983 CSMI releases the HUMAC Computer System for the IBM PC integrating into the Cybex II main systems.

Lumex applied Cybex system technology to the development of back rehabilitation systems. After several years of research and development, the company began to ship product in November 1985. The three products in the Cybex Back Systems line utilized proprietary software to calculate, analyze, store, and print information. Cyex offered Trunk flexion and extension, rotation and lift task modules.

1986 CSMI releases HUMAC upgrades for the Cybex Orthotron II, KT-1, and KT-2 machines. The upgrades include custom torque and position sensors along with a modified version of the HUMAC program allowing the Orthotron and KT systems to provide isokinetic testing at a reduced cost.

By 1988 the back rehabilitation systems were fully developed with updated software and hardware, allowing the company to divert research and development funds to new products.

New Cybex products in 1988 included a stationary bicycle, a rower, and an upper-body ergometer for the measurement of upper body performance. The company also launched Cybex Strength Systems, a line of free weight exercise machines.

Cybex brand's international presence expanded and developed in the late 1980s. With sales agents in more than 40 countries, the company saw international sales increase 70 percent in 1988, exceeding projections. That year Lumex expanded its product offerings to international clients to include Cybex Back Systems and Cybex Fitness Systems. In September the company's fitness equipment and rehabilitation systems were highlighted at the Seoul Olympic Scientific Congress.

1988 Cybex Medical, hires CSMI to design and manufacture the Cybex 1000, 1100, and 1200, a low-cost line of isokinetic testing devices based on the Cybex Orthotron Actuator. CSMI re-designs the Actuator incorporating a strain gauge torque sensor and optical encoder position sensor. CSMI establishes manufacturing and testing of the new actuators at the Cybex Owatonna facility. CSMI provides manufacturing and support of the custom interface boards and HUMAC software. The HUMAC software is adapted to English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese.

Lumex initiated advisory boards of medical and fitness professionals to help improve existing equipment designs as well as originate new designs. New products included the fourth generation of the Cybex Extremity Testing and Rehabilitation System, introduced in 1991.

1992 CSMI releases the HUMAC interface with automatic speed control allowing operators to create automated protocols.

The Cybex 6000 was a technological step forwards for Cybex as the system provided both powered (eccentric) and non-powered (concentric) options and continuous passive motion (CPM). Lumex opened a facility dedicated to research and development in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 1994. The location was chosen due to a concentration of athletics-oriented organizations in the area, including the Olympic Training Center. This later closed after the merger with Trotter.

In 1995 Lumex restructured operations to concentrate activities on the design and manufacturing of fitness equipment. At the same point they released the Cybex NORM a single chair / dynamometer configuration, after extensive study of the industry design of T-base and elbow-based machines with tethered computer carts. The engineers and product specialists developed a superior and patented sliding chair / fixed dynamometer configuration with integrated computer system. This remains the industry standard into 2010.

The company finalized the sale of the Lumex division of health and medical equipment to Fuqua Enterprises in April 1996 and received $40.75 million in cash. Lumex then adopted the name Cybex International.

Cybex International announced its pending merger with Trotter in late 1996. A subsidiary of UM Holdings (formerly United Medical Corporation) based in Medway, Massachusetts. Completion of the merger between Cybex and Trotter occurred in May 1997. The merger made Cybex the only company with a comprehensive line of cardiovascular and strength training fitness equipment needed to fully outfit a fitness center. It also combined Cybex's reputation in the commercial market with Trotter's name recognition in the consumer market.

Choosing to focus business operations in the fitness industry, Cybex sold its line of isokinetics testing and physical rehabilitation equipment in 1997. Henley Healthcare purchased the product line and licensed the Cybex brand for the equipment.

1999 CSMI then acquired the rights to the complete Cybex isokinetic testing product line (Cybex II, 300, Back Systems, 6000, and NORM) from Henley.

2000 CSMI releases the HUMAC upgrade for the Cybex 6000. The HUMAC replaces the original 6000 DOS-based Computer, Software, DCB, and SCB with the HUMAC Windows software and high-speed, dual-processor, USB-based HUMAC Controller.

2001 CSMI releases the HUMAC upgrade for the Cybex NORM. The HUMAC replaces the original NORM Computer, Windows 3.1 Software, ATIC and NDCB with the HUMAC Windows software and high-speed, dual-processor, USB-based HUMAC Controller.

2002 CSMI purchases the Cybex NORM Systems product line from Znetics. The purchase includes all designs, patents, inventory, and tooling for the continued production and support of the NORM system.

2003 CSMI ships the first new NORM Extremity System powered by the HUMAC Computer System.

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