Place the subject's ankle in the ankle adapter and secure it firmly by tightening the straps.
The stabilizer of the thigh should be just above the posterior joint line. Secure it with the strap. Do
not overtighten it. Tip! Set the dynamometer in approximately 55 degrees tilt before you position
the subject and position the ADS4 in a way that the subject can put the ankle on the foot plate.
Set the axis of the joint rotation. The axis of rotation goes from the machine and extends through
the centre of calcaneus.
Opposite Side
Unstrap patient's thigh from the stabilizer, as well as his/her ankle.
Slide the chair away from the dynamometer.
Remove the seat attachments and place them the other way around, the angle should face the
other side.
Adjust the chair and the dynamometer.
Follow the steps 6 -9 as described above.
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