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Flexion force
This function allows you to set the magnitude and direction of the force for
flexion movements in the active mode.
The force can be adjusted between -30 kg and +30 kg in steps of 1 kg.
Adjustable forces:
0 kg =
passive mode, flexion
1 to 30 kg =
force that the patient is required to exert actively in the
opposite direction of motion (push) so as to move the
carriage in the direction of flexion.
-1 to -30 kg =
force that the patient is required to exert actively in the
direction of motion (pull) so as to move the carriage in
the direction of flexion.
Note
– A positive value between 1 kg and 30 kg always means that the patient is
required to press down onto the footplate, irrespective of the carriage's
current direction of motion.
– A negative value between 1 kg and 30 kg always means that the patient is
required to pull, irrespective of the carriage's current direction of motion.
– A value of 0 kg always means a passive movement executed by the carriage
in the current direction of motion.
– During programming of the desired force, the current direction of the force
will be indicated by an arrow in the field of the corresponding function and
in addition to the +/- indication.
Active zone
The active zone determines the extension and flexion range in which the
patient can exercise in the active mode.
During operation this range is always at least 5° less than the current extension
and flexion ROMs.
These 5° in extension and flexion are executed in the passive mode.
Maximum adjustable active zone: 0°- 90°
Note
– The maximum settings for the active zone are 0° for extension and 90° for
flexion. If the current ROM is below these values, the active movement will
be limited to this range -5° for extension and flexion. The range of motion
(ROM) thus limits the active zone.
– The limitation of the active zone is only possible with the functions "active
operating mode" and "maintain force". No limitation is possible for the "free
training" function. In this mode, the patient is free to exercise over the en-
tire ARTROMOT® ACTIVE-K range of motion (from -10 to 120°), even against
resistance. In the "Find angle, active" function, the active zone corresponds
to the current range of motion.
– If the range of motion exceeds the active zone, the movement outside the
active zone will be performed in the passive mode.
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