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Now the security spikes can be released by turning them and pulling outward. The outward pulling of the security
spikes allows the weight change to resonate and activate the dynamic weight support. Through the optionally
adjustable upper and lower weight change, one can utilize a dynamic therapy with a static weight support in
combination.
Figure 8 Centering of the Winch
The central winch is now turned completely in a clockwise direction, until both of the weight plates inside the drive
link are positioned centrally and can be moved up and down.
If needed the dynamic weight supports can be changed during therapy with the help of adjusting both of the
cranks to the desired position.
If the therapy is ended in the dynamic weight support mode, the crank for the central winch must be turned in a
counter clockwise direction as in the static weight support mode. As a result, the dynamic weight change plates
inside the drive link sink to the lowest position. As a result, one can reset the security spikes and the weight
support system is back in the static weight position.
6.5.4 Rope Length Adjustment
The rope length adjustment allows the user to balance the different rope lengths to a maximum of 3cm. At the
beginning of therapy, it is important that the patient’s shoulders, in respect to their pelvic axis be positioned
horizontal to the treadmill.
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The Security Spikes of the LokoStation are pushed in (Illustration 4)
Through turning the crank in a clockwise direction (Illustration 5) the patient will be hoisted up until one is certain
his/her heels make contact with the running surface of the treadmill.
By pulling the adjustable ropes in a downward direction, the left side of the patient’s body will be raised over the
uploaded level of the patient’s right side of his/her body.
By releasing the adjustable ropes the uploaded level of the left side of the patient’s body will be lowered below the
patient’s right side of his/her body.
Finally, the adjustable ropes need to be clamped to prevent reverse motion.
