Biomimetic Alignment - Blatchford EchelonVac Instructions D'utilisation

7.2

Biomimetic Alignment

The aim of alignment is to achieve a "balance point" while standing and set the hydraulically
damped range of motion. The aim of damping adjustment is to fine tune the ankle-foot roll-
over stiffness characteristics until a comfortable gait is achieved. Due to the increased range of
motion provided by the ankle the user may experience the need for more voluntary control and
initially find the ankle disconcerting during setup. This should quickly pass upon completion of
satisfactory setup.
Falling backwards = Falling forwards =
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[Hyper-extension] [Hyper-flexion]
A-P shift too far forward A-P shift too far back
Ensure that the user is relaxed and not resting on the dorsiflexion limit.
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