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6.5.3 Dynamic Body Weight Support
To change from Static to Dynamic Weight Support, the patient must be, with the help of the central winch, raised
to an upright position so that he/she can carry his/her own weight without assistance. In order to release the
security spikes, be sure that the ropes are NOT under tension. By adjusting the weight plates for the right and left
side, one is able to set a different weight support for each side of the patient’s body.
After the patient is able to stand by him/herself, the ropes will be loosened by turning the crank in a counter-
clockwise direction.
At this point the Weight Support System is in the static position, i.e. the security spikes are pushed in.
Figure 6 Setting the Dynamic Body Weight Support
With the crank, one determines the selected weight for therapy. If one turns the crank in a clockwise direction as
far as possible, one can realize a maximum dynamic weight support of 38kg for each side of the body. If one turns
the crank in a counter clockwise direction until it stops, one will realize a minimum of 4kg for each side of the
body. With the upper crank one can set the weight support for the right half of the patient’s body. With the lower
corresponding crank, one can set the weight support for the left half of the patient’s body.
Figure 7 Releasing the Security Spikes
