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The user should experience the ankle moving with the body through the gait cycle.
There should be no effort exerted by the user to overcome the hydraulic resistance of
the ankle.
Resistance adjustment procedure:
Guidance:
Following dynamic adjustment, trial the foot/ankle on ramps and stairs. Ensure the user is comfortable
with the kind of terrain he/she may normally be expected to encounter. If the user reports any issues with
comfort, usability or range of movement of the ankle, adjust accordingly. Caution: decreasing plantar flexion
resistance may cause knee instability for trans-femoral users
Resistance adjuster
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Dynamic Adjustment
YES
NO
Is the heel
too hard?
decrease
resistance
While walking
does foot
slap
occur?
YES
increase
resistance
Start
walking
NO
Dynamic Adjustment
completed
2.5