Balance System SD (with v4.X software) 3
Table of Contents
Definition of Symbols ................................................................................................................ 6!
Product Certifications and Classifications .................................................................................. 7!
Before Proceeding ..................................................................................................................... 8!
Important Safety Information .................................................................................................... 8!
Biodex Warranty ...................................................................................................................... 10!
1.! Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 13!
2.! Assembly and Installation .................................................................................................. 14!
Printer Installation ....................................................................................................... 14!
Parts and Adjustments ................................................................................................. 14!
Power-up ..................................................................................................................... 15!
Power-down ................................................................................................................. 15!
Connecting Components ............................................................................................. 16!
3.! Clinical Considerations ...................................................................................................... 18!
General Clinical Considerations ................................................................................... 18!
4.! Applications of Body Weight Support Devices .................................................................... 19!
The Biodex NxStep Unweighing System ........................................................................ 19!
The Biodex FreeStep SAS ............................................................................................. 20!
5.! Getting Started .................................................................................................................. 21!
Patient Setup Information Screen ................................................................................. 22!
Patient Setup Information Screen Parameters ............................................................... 23!
The Select Patient Screen ............................................................................................. 24!
Patient Setup Screen with optional Parameters ............................................................. 25!
The Additional Information Screen ............................................................................... 26!
The Diagnostic Information Screen .............................................................................. 27!
The G-Code Calculator Options Screen ......................................................................... 27!
6.! Training Modes ................................................................................................................. 28!
Percent Weight Bearing Training .................................................................................. 28!
Weight Shift Training ................................................................................................... 31!
Motor Control Training ................................................................................................ 35!
Maze Control Training ................................................................................................. 37!
Random Control Training ............................................................................................. 39!
7.! Testing Modes ................................................................................................................... 42!
Sensory Integration Tests ............................................................................................ 43!
Clinical Test of Sensory Integration and Balance – CTSIB or m-CTSIB (Modified CTSIB) .. 44!
BESS Test ..................................................................................................................... 48!