Biomimetic Adjustment - Blatchford Avalon K2-VAC Instructions D'utilisation

6.3

Biomimetic Adjustment

Carry out static alignment while ensuring the user has some means of support such as
parallel bars. This is standing alignment only.
Does the user report
a feeling of falling
Shift the foot forwards
slightly relative to the
socket (e.g. tilt using
proximal & distal
Use shift for static alignment and standing.
The device should encourage some degree of self adjustment to achieve a sense of balance for
the user during standing.
Check bench alignment taking heel
height into account.
Ensure PF and DF valves are set as
(The user must feel some movement
Ask the user to stand with weight
evenly distributed between each foot.
No
Does the user feel sufficiently stable
using minimal muscle control?
forwards?
Yes
interfaces)
Does the user report a
feeling of falling backwards?
Shift the foot backwards slightly
relative to the socket (e.g. tilt using
proximal & distal interfaces)
shown.
in the ankle.)
No
Yes
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Yes
Can the user dorsiflex the ankle by
approx. 3°?
Yes
Adjust the angle of
the foot at the distal
pyramid interface
Allow user to become
accustomed to the
ankle for 10 min before
carrying out any DF/PF
valve adjustments
Proceed to
Dynamic Adjustment
No
938432/3-1219