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6.3 Biomimetic adjustment
NB: Carry out static alignment while ensuring the user has some means of support such as
parallel bars. This is standing alignment only.
Does the user report
a feeling of falling
Shift the foot forwards
slightly relative to the
socket (e.g. tilt using
proximal & distal
interfaces)
Use shift for static alignment and standing.
The device should encourage some degree of self adjustment to achieve a sense of
balance for the user during standing.
Check bench alignment taking
heel height into account
Ensure PF and DF valves are set as shown.
(the user must feel some movement in
Ask the user to stand with weight
evenly distributed between each foot
No
Does the user feel sufficiently stable
using minimal muscle control?
No
forwards?
Yes
feeling of falling backwards?
Shift the foot backwards slightly
relative to the socket (e.g. tilt
using proximal & distal interfaces)
the ankle)
Does the user report a
Yes
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Yes
Can the user dorsi-flex the
ankle by approx. 3°?
Yes
Adjust the angle
of the foot at the
distal pyramid
Allow user to become
accustomed to the ankle for
10 mins before carrying
out any DF/PF valve
adjustments
Proceed to
Dynamic
Adjustment
No
interface
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