Static Alignment Check - Blatchford KX06 Instructions D'utilisation

9.4

Static Alignment Check

Note: Initial stability adjustment is
factory set.
Align as recommended, (Section 7),
accommodate flexion etc.
With user standing ensure stirrup is in
down position.
Instruct user to extend limb and gently
lift prosthesis from floor...
...then load limb again.
No
Check socket flexion. Does this
accommodate user's flexion? Change
Is the knee stable?
flexion to suit user before continuing.
Yes
Check A-P alignment (Section 8.1,
box 1). Socket may be positioned too
posteriorly. Realign anteriorly.
Instruct user to sit using stance
No
resistance (Section 8.2, box 2).
Check A-P alignment.
Does knee offer sufficient support
to sit?
Yes
Increase resistance by turning stance/
Is resistance OK, excessive or
yield adjustment screw clockwise until
insufficient for user?
correct.
Excessive resistance Insufficient resistance
OK
Increase by turning stance/yield
Reduce by turning stance/yield
adjustment screw clockwise until
adjustment screw counterclockwise
correct.
until correct.
Proceed to Dynamic Adjustment.
(Section 9.5)
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