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ENGLISH
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (Figure 1)
• Male pyramid connection
• Clearance: 120mm (22-24)
125mm (25-27)
130mm (28-30)
• Net weight: Size 27, cat2 w/ pyramid: 322g
• Foot cover size 27: 254g
• MAX 136kg (300lbs).
• Available in sizes 22-30cm.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
• Balance Foot J is rated for low impact levels (community ambulators).
• Not suitable for sport and high-impact activities.
ALIGNMENT: Figure 2
BENCH ALIGNMENT (Figure 2 & 3)
1. Fit the foot cover
(Figure 3 & 4)
.
2. Adjust to appropriate heel height (using the shoe).
3. Introduce appropriate socket angles.
4. The load line should fall through the 1/3rd mark on the brim of the
foot cover. The mark represents the junction of the posterior and the
middle third portion of the foot.
Dynamic Alignment
The foam heel provides cushioning at heel strike. The toe provides
forward progression at toe off.
The heel to toe action can be influenced by:
• A-P positioning of foot
• Dorsi-Plantarflexion
CATEGORY SELECTION CHART
Please refer to the selection charts below to determine the appropriate
stiffness required according to Össur recommendations.
WEIGHT KG
45-61
62-80
81-97
98-114
115-136
WEIGHT LBS
99-135
136-176
177-214
215-251
252-300
22
1
2
N/A
N/A
N/A
23
1
2
3
4
N/A
24
1
2
3
4
N/A
25
1
2
3
4
5
26
1
2
3
4
5
27
1
2
3
4
5
28
N/A
2
3
4
5
29
N/A
N/A
3
4
5
30
N/A
N/A
N/A
4
5