Using Control Unit and Angle Sensor
Position Essential Angle Sensor on client
The angle sensor can be placed over the joint being
trained and aligned with standard bony prominences.
The metal stays
(Figure 3
) are placed either side of the
joint and secured in position by using coloured straps
(Figure 4
). The size Guide for Angle Sensor Straps is
on the back page. The angle sensor is connected by a
cable to a simple control unit.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Feedback
Feedback on the joint range wanting to be achieved or
worked within is set easily by the therapist.
By turning the dials at the side of control unit the upper
and lower limit values are established. When the
client’s joint angle is between these values,
the client
will hear no sound. If the joint angle is outside these
two limits, then the client will receive audio feedback
via the speaker or headphone. The sound changes
and increases in pitch the further away the client is
from the target range.
Knee Joint Angle Feedback
The angle sensor can be placed over the
knee joint
as shown below in
Figure 5 and Figure 6
Figure 5
•
For LEFT KNEE angle feedback
Position this sensor over the lateral side of the
knee joint and place the stay with the white
line along the calf as shown in
Figure 5
Ensure the stay marked LEFT
THIGH is on the left thigh
•
For RIGHT KNEE angle feedback
Position this sensor over the lateral side of the
knee joint and place the stay with the white
line on thigh.
Ensure the stay marked RIGHT
THIGH is on the right thigh
Figure 6
Hip Joint Angle Feedback
The Angle Sensor can be placed over the
hip
joint
as
shown below in
Figure 7 and Figure 8
Figure 7
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