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● Adjustment for descending a slope
・Adjustment of hydraulic resistance
Select an appropriate strength of hydraulic resistance suitable for the
angle of the downslope where the amputee walks in his or her daily life.
J
See 4-1-1 (page 13).
・Adjustment of the sensitivity adjusting screw
When a sticking occurs at the toe-off during descending a slope or
when the yielding function is not sustainable, make fine adjustment of
the sensitivity adjusting screw.
J
See 4-1-3 (page 16).
● Adjustment for descending stairs (if applicable)
・Adjustment of hydraulic resistance
Select an appropriate strength of hydraulic resistance suitable for the
stairsteps where the amputee walks in his or her daily life.
J
See 4-1-1 (page 13).
・Fine adjustment of sensitivity
Make fine adjustment of the sensitivity adjusting screw as needed.
J
See 4-1-3 (page 16).
Procedure
Instruct the amputee to put the
mid-foot on the edge of the
stairs.
POINT 4:
How to land on the prosthesis when
descending stairs
