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Heel and Foot Sensors
There are two types of load bearing sensors:
(1)
The clinician heel sensor is used during data collection and analysis while testing a
potential WalkAide user.
(2)
The optional full-length foot sensor is sent home with users whose gait pattern does
not provide sufficient tilt information to reliably trigger the stimulation with the tilt sensor.
Modified Parameters
Walking parameters that are associated with or derived from the WalkAide unit, Heel Sensor
and/or Hand Switch after data collection and processing have occurred (e.g. Zoom, Autoset,
Optimize, or manual adjustments).
Create Patient Profile
Creates a new file for a new patient.
Open a Patient Profile
Opens an existing file for an existing patient.
Optimize Gait Program
Function of the WalkAnalyst software that computes features of the collected walking data
and configures the ON and OFF thresholds and other parameters to optimize the timing and
duration of the stimulation for the individual’s gait.
Peripheral Nerve Stimulator
Determines the viability of the nerve to muscle pathway and allows accurate location of the
peripheral nerves, specifically the superficial and deep branches of the common peroneal
nerve, for placement of electrodes.
Adjustment
Settings that allow Rapid Follow-Up-Fine adjustments.
Rapid+ Programming
Rapid data collection and programming. Default settings are Tilt mode.
Reset Usage Log
Resets the “Hours Per Day” and “Stims Per Day” tracking functions.
Reset Zoom/Unselect
Reverses selection function, returning to the original data set and entire walking sequence.
Retrieve Usage Log
Downloads Usage Log following fitting/programming of the WalkAide - First 69 days of “Hours
Per Day” and “Stims Per Day” information since log was last cleared.
Restore Original
Reverses Autoset / Optimize functions and manual adjustments, returning thresholds and
control times to original values.
Save and Analyze
Function that saves and adds the current walking trial as a date and time stamped event
under Collected Walking Trials.
Save Copy
Saved WalkAide settings listed as date and time stamped events.
Send to WalkAide
On the walking data graph screen or on the modified parameter screen, allows the clinician
to send parameters to the WalkAide unit using the WalkAnalyst software and Bluetooth
connection.
STIM
Abbreviated form of the word stimulation.
Stimulation Mode
Allows the clinician to select from Heel, Hand or Tilt to trigger the stimulation during walking.
Stimulus Setting
Allows the clinician to adjust the characteristics of the pulses within the stimulus train.
Adjustments include Pulse Width, Time Between and Extra Stimuli functions.
Usage Logs
Collects WalkAide usage information, specifically Hours Per Day and Stims Per Day, for 69
days of walking activity since the usage log was last cleared.
Walking Data Thresholds
Determine the timing of the initiation and termination of the stimulation for either the Heel or
Tilt sensors.
WalkAide
A battery-operated, single channel electrical stimulator that can be used for both therapeutic
and functional electrical stimulation.
WalkAide Diagnostic Codes
Six digit readout indicating WalkAide System hardware’s internal status / fault.
WalkAide Settings
Walking parameters currently programmed into the WalkAide unit.
WalkAide Serial Number
Automatically logs and registers the serial number from the WalkAide unit on the WalkAide
Parameters screen. The serial number can also be found in the battery compartment of the
WalkAide.
WalkAnalyst
Software used by the clinician to interface with the WalkAide unit. This allows data collection,
