endolite EchelonVT Série Instructions D'utilisation page 12

Symptoms
3. Heel contact and progression
feel OK but:
• Forefoot feels too soft
• Forefoot feels too short
• User feels they are
walking down hill,
possibly with reduced
knee stability
• Lack of energy return
4. Heel contact and progression
feel OK but:
• Forefoot feels too rigid
• Forefoot feels too long
• Feels like walking up hill
Remedy
• Increase dorsiflexion resistance
• Check A-P shift alignment; ensure foot is not too
posteriorly positioned
• Check distribution of plantarflexion and
dorsiflexion movement; ensure that there is not
excessive dorsiflexion range
• Check the spring category is not too soft for the
weight and activity of the patient, if so
rate spring
• Reduce dorsiflexion resistance
• Check A-P shift alignment; ensure foot is not too
anteriorly positioned
• Check distribution of plantarflexion and
dorsiflexion movement; ensure that there is
sufficient dorsiflexion range
• Check the spring category is not too rigid for the
weight and activity of the patient, if so
rate spring
10
fit higher
fit lower
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