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adjusted in the Test Options function.) Touch <Collect Data> to begin the second test trial
and continue in the same manner to complete subsequent trials.
14. After completing all trials, a ‘Test Complete’ message is displayed. Touch <Results> to
advance to the Motor Control Test Results screen.
15. At the Motor Control Test Results screen, touch <Print> to automatically generate a printed
report if desired.
16. To save the test data from the Results screen, touch <Save Results> and touch <OK> in
response to the ‘Save Results for later reporting or export?’ prompt. The system will display
‘Save Results Completed’ after the results are saved. If a patient identifier was not entered
at the start of the session (i.e., a name or an ID number), it will need to be entered now in
order to save the results of the session. If the test result is not saved and <Back> or
<Home> is touched, the system will prompt the user for confirmation because of the
possible loss of data for the test just performed.
17. Touching <Codes/Comments> allows the user to add additional information pertaining to
the test. CPT, ICD, G-Codes or comments regarding the test can be added at the conclusion
of the test or at a future time.
18. To return to the Opening Menu from the Motor Control Test Results screen touch the
<Home> icon in the upper left corner.
Bilateral Comparison Test
In a Bilateral Comparison test, the patient is standing on one leg in the middle of the platform
for a predetermined time and at a predetermined stability level after which the patient performs
the same test standing on the other leg. Clinicians can use the comparative data to draw
conclusions about possible treatments for the injured limb.
Performing a Bilateral Comparison Test
1. Position the support handles and the display height and tilt for patient comfort.
2. At the Main Menu, touch <Testing>.
3. Touch <Bilateral Comparison>. The Patient Setup Information screen is displayed. If this is a
new patient and the training session is to be saved after its completion, the patient’s name
and height must be entered. If the training session does not need to be saved, designate a
height value, which is correlated to the software’s scoring algorithm based on the calculated
Center of Gravity.
4. Touch <Test Options> to advance to the Bilateral Comparison Testing Options screen if
desired.
• Here the test trial time can be set, the sensory conditions to be tested can be selected,
the number of trials can be entered, and the rest countdown time (i.e., the time between
trials) can be entered.
• Use the <▲> or <▼> keys to set the total Test Trial Time in five-second increments
down to a minimum of ten seconds. During the test, the system will count down from
the time setting selected.
• To set Initial or Ending Platform Stability (static, 1 is the next most stable, 12 is least
stable,) touch the appropriate key and enter the setting from the keypad displayed.
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